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
On a national scale, the nation’s premier annual design event has brought together the industry’s top designers for nearly half a century, raising more than $30 million supporting Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s mission to provide life-changing educational and developmental programs for young people.
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Left tackle is often viewed as the premier position on the offensive line, but the center is the glue for the unit and the Bears have been swapping out their glue too often.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Now in his eighth NBA season, the 28-year-old guard has established himself as one of the league’s premier talents.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Doing this is a critical part of serving as a premier news publication across America and for all Americans.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Left tackle is often viewed as the premier position on the offensive line, but the center is the glue for the unit and the Bears have been swapping out their glue too often.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Now in his eighth NBA season, the 28-year-old guard has established himself as one of the league’s premier talents.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Doing this is a critical part of serving as a premier news publication across America and for all Americans.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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Now Tennessee has staked a claim to the first No. 1 seed in program history with a stirring comeback, charging back from a nine-point deficit in the final 10 minutes.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, Creed is a seasoned campaigner in the Xfinity Series but is still chasing his first win.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meet The Experts Linh Calhoun is chief marketing officer at Replacements, Ltd. Kit Webb is a designer and builder sales representative with Sewell Appliance Gentle Vs.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Observatory's chief Rami Abdurrahman said that revenge killings stopped early Saturday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to a cozy and updated three-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot main home, there’s a small 19th-century cabin with a rock chimney still standing on the property.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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My one and only visit was decades ago, in middle school, when my main priority was riding the roller coaster.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The setbacks reportedly forced Boeing to absorb more than $2.5 billion losses for a project with an initial price tag of $3.9 billion.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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His initial lawsuit was filed before the presidential election, and was a violation of Texas’ Deceptive Trade Practices Act, while adding Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) as a plaintiff.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The biographical circumstances and the reddish tinge of the foremost prisoner’s hair have led commentators to interpret the image metaphorically, even solipsistically––the prisoner becomes a cipher for van Gogh, physically and psychologically incarcerated.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Christian Oberbeck,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tyra Banks was also recognized with the inaugural Luminary Spotlight Award, celebrating her enduring legacy in fashion, film, and television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The inaugural event sold out Barcelona’s over 90,000 seat capacity Camp Nou stadium.—
Asli Pelit,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mel Gibson led the original trilogy created by Miller and Byron Kennedy, which includes Mad Max (1979), Mad Max 2 (1981) and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Boston committed 19 turnovers and looked a step slow in the paint (where Detroit owned a commanding 62-20 scoring edge) and in transition (29-8).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, a poll conducted by WPA Intelligence between January 28 and 30 among 600 likely Republican primary voters gave Ramaswamy another commanding lead over his rivals, with 57 percent support compared to Yost's 26 percent.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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