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
Now, Sun Day Red’s complete collection – from premium polos and cashmere layers to technical outerwear – is available at select ultra-high-end courses and premier resort destinations.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
The premier feature of these patches is their water-activation.
—The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 26 June 2025
In a world where everyone is a vehicle, Lightning McQueen is emerging as one of the world’s premier racers with a serious ego problem.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
The acquisition of MotoGP means the premier class of motorcycle racing, and F1 will now be under the same ownership.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
The premier feature of these patches is their water-activation.
—The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 26 June 2025
In a world where everyone is a vehicle, Lightning McQueen is emerging as one of the world’s premier racers with a serious ego problem.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
The acquisition of MotoGP means the premier class of motorcycle racing, and F1 will now be under the same ownership.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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This is the first time the river has been opened to swimmers since 1923, Reuters reported.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Estévez, 32, has shined in his first season with the Royals.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Stephanie Martz, the NRF’s chief administrative officer and general counsel, said the lawsuit infringes on retailers’ rights.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
7 July 2025
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Suno, one of the most prominent AI music generation companies in the industry, has hired former Atlantic Records general manager/executive vice president Paul Sinclair as chief music officer, the company announced on Monday.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The circular balcony, which looks down on the museum’s main lobby, is festooned with ribbons from the ceremony that took place when the Long Wharf moved from its longtime home on the loading dock to offices in the Audubon arts district.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The project’s data goes through June 10, and only includes administrative immigration arrests made by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations, or ERO, the agency’s main arm that enforces immigration policy.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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That makes the the initial 0.5% of income donated to charity not deductible.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Last-minute amendments watered down initial requirements to produce annual impact assessments and mitigate algorithmic discrimination in an attempt to make the bill more palatable to the governor.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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First launched in 1985, FIBO has become one of the earth’s foremost fitness and wellness-focused trade shows, with roughly 130,000 participants set to convene in Cologne, Germany in April 2026.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Paul, a foremost Republican critic against Trump’s tariff policy, said the latest tariff, which Trump said would go into effect Aug. 1, could lead to a slippery slope that harms the U.S.’s economic standing and Wall Street.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Technology, sustainability and the power of human connection were at the center of a lively debate on the future of travel at Newsweek's inaugural New Destinations Travel & Tourism Summit last week.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The banner’s inaugural project, Magic City: An American Fantasy, will debut on Starz.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The current lineup of Jay & The Americans has one original member, 82-year-old harmony vocalist Sandy Deane Yaguda.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The show returned in October of that year and featured every original cast member except Barr, whose character's disappearance was explained by an off-screen death.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Tigers have been the surprise team in baseball this season and currently have a commanding lead in the AL Central.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Trump’s criticism came after Mamdani, 33, took a commanding lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday’s primary race.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
26 June 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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