1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
a space shuttle on its premier voyage
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the premier authority on butterflies
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3
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the premier social occasion of the summer season
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Recent Examples of premier
The franchise has established itself as India’s premier superhero property and a consistent box office juggernaut.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
However, Fox Sports journalist Chacho López claimed that Pérez will likely return to the premier class of motorsports next year with Cadillac.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Where her background lacks the rigor of caring for a patient in a hospital, her experience is more apt to skills needed for running the premier public health agency of the United States.
—Michael Mina, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Eala was the first to win the Les Petits As, the premier international tournament for kids aged between 12 and 14.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
However, Fox Sports journalist Chacho López claimed that Pérez will likely return to the premier class of motorsports next year with Cadillac.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Where her background lacks the rigor of caring for a patient in a hospital, her experience is more apt to skills needed for running the premier public health agency of the United States.
—Michael Mina, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Eala was the first to win the Les Petits As, the premier international tournament for kids aged between 12 and 14.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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Soto only has one homer and three RBIS through his first 32 at-bats but just last season, his plate appearances represent must see events.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The actor got choked up, nearly crying, within the first two minutes of a cast panel on Sunday night following the episode.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The upturn was the result of somewhat lower mortgage interest rates and more homes for sale, said Jordan Levine, senior vice president and chief economist at the California Association of Realtors.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Context Florida state senator Randy Fine cruised to victory in the 6th Congressional District, while Florida chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis won the race for the state's 1st Congressional District.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The president has touted these tariffs as a way to help the US government rely less on income taxes as a main form of revenue.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sean Penn co-stars as the film’s main villain, a steely-eyed colonel who looked pretty frigging scary in the footage, while Benicio del Toro is DiCaprio’s gun-toting, gonzo comrade.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To get a more complete picture of the impact of Trump’s initial tariff policies on the sporting goods and apparel industry, Sportico obtained a list of suppliers for 11 major companies that share their facilities on the platform Open Supply Hub.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Clark made the initial comments in her interview in December with Time Magazine and refreshed those remarks in her interview with comedian David Letterman.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Through them, the Chinese firm has persuaded the president to defend a tool wielded by America’s foremost foreign adversary.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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Donovan is one of the world’s foremost experts on Steve, a light spectacle that has only recently been studied and is occasionally visible in northern latitudes during an aurora.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Michael is a five-time Minnesota Sportswriter of the Year and in 2017 was named the inaugural Red Fisher Award winner as best beat writer in the NHL.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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He is set to run in the inaugural Grand Slam Track meet in Jamaica on Friday – a new league spearheaded by American legend Michael Johnson which features some of the world’s best sprint and endurance athletes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wherever the original source of the incorrect headline came from, it was amplified by trusted sources in financial news, creating a very expensive lesson in the value of accurate and reliable reporting.—
Hadas Gold and Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Williamson, the film’s original screenwriter, took over directing duties and ended up welcoming Neve Campbell back to the franchise.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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