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 its face, the Simpson selection was an attempt to chase that model used by other premier franchises.
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Nate Atkins, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Sailing enthusiasts should plan a visit around the Bequia Easter Regatta, considered the southern Caribbean's premier sailing event.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The site, situated northeast of Mexico City, is among the premier Mesoamerican archaeological zones.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Farther uptown, Sutton Tower on Manhattan’s eastside waterfront offers buyers of its 120 condominium residences a complimentary consultation with a premier cellar management expert through the building’s partnership with Uovo.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
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Nate Atkins, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Sailing enthusiasts should plan a visit around the Bequia Easter Regatta, considered the southern Caribbean's premier sailing event.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The site, situated northeast of Mexico City, is among the premier Mesoamerican archaeological zones.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Farther uptown, Sutton Tower on Manhattan’s eastside waterfront offers buyers of its 120 condominium residences a complimentary consultation with a premier cellar management expert through the building’s partnership with Uovo.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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Romo’s home runs were the first of the season by a Sox catcher.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And while this is the king's first visit to his son's new home country since the rift, the four-day work trip isn't a personal one.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Also in attendance were NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, and Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Google.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beauty as chief financial officer at just 35, Mandy Fields knows a little something about defying limits.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Three main risks should worry Congress, the courts and every American about the rapid rise of these markets.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Surges can sometimes indicate an underlying wiring issue or a problem with your main breaker.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More advanced detailing came a year after the launch of the Air Max 1000 on the Air Max 95000, as Project Nectar tech allows for the application of additional elements after the initial print run.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kuchler said the group’s initial meetings would be educational and involve reviewing plans, going over the village’s Comprehensive Plan, and looking at results from communities with similar plans.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Dhawan is considered one of India’s foremost filmmakers in the comedy genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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One of the nation's foremost civic reenactment organizations and historical societies, the Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.—
Eric Fisher,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Huskers are expected to have their inaugural season in spring 2028 with informal competitions next year.—
PJ Green
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Corinthian will shortly embark on her inaugural season, with a new collection of itineraries in the eastern Mediterranean and Northern Europe scheduled for 2027.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Several times in the last couple of decades, Microsoft has released source code for the original MS-DOS operating system that kicked off its decades-long dominance of consumer PCs.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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At Fairmont Bagel, dig into its original poppy-seed bagel.—
Megan Wallitsch,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Few materials feel so commanding and permanent as concrete.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Monday night, the Magic stunned the Pistons in Central Florida to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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