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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This isn't the first time Chopra — who shares 3-year-old daughter Malti with Jonas — has seen her husband in The Last Five Years.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
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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Previously, Gray spent more than 13 years at Adidas with his most recent role as senior business unit director of U.S. basketball and was the chief marketing officer at sports supplement brand Ladder, cofounded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 9a's main camera takes 12MP images thanks to pixel binning, and the resulting shots are nearly identical to the Pixel 9 Pro's.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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As previously reported, this year’s main competition jury president will be Juliette Binoche, who will oversee the choosing of the Palme d’Or and other festival awards alongside a jury yet to be announced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 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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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
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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The first 5,000 fans will get an inaugural game rematch pennant, and there will be retro Clash merchandise in the team stores.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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