as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely
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Recent Examples of premium
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2026
Visit Anaheim also said hotel rooms in the city were at a premium, with more than 91% booked Thursday and Friday.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The service saw major hype last year, but interest and actual use may have cooled as T-Satellite transitioned from a free beta to an official perk costing $10 per month for customers, except for subscribers on T-Mobile’s most premium plans.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In late April 2026, sources told RadarOnline that the Obamas are facing backlash as premium seats for the show are reportedly priced as high as $349 per ticket.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2026
Visit Anaheim also said hotel rooms in the city were at a premium, with more than 91% booked Thursday and Friday.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Tennis Channel is the most premium thing in their sports tier.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The service saw major hype last year, but interest and actual use may have cooled as T-Satellite transitioned from a free beta to an official perk costing $10 per month for customers, except for subscribers on T-Mobile’s most premium plans.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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In 1970-71, there was also an FA Cup run and the cup was so important then, so two big prizes were on the line.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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As part of his prize, Lamido will receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment and is invited to join the program at Sony Pictures Studios in June.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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SBIs are widely seen as the most challenging and expensive element for Golden Dome.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Colombia’s environmental minister, Irene Vélez, declared the attempts too expensive and unsuccessful.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Catholic Charities received $11 million from HHS in fiscal year 2025, according to federal spending data, but the award ended as of March 31.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, federal law requires that judges review arbitration awards with a high degree of deference and should only vacate them if there’s an extraordinary defect, such as the award was procured by fraud or the arbitrator failed to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In other security news, OpenAI is ditching passwords in favor of hardware security keys, which is a welcome change considering how valuable ChatGPT accounts can be, especially for those willing to shell out money for pro-level accounts.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The non-profit, Kids First Chicago, told CBS News Chicago that parents also expressed concern over the loss of valuable learning time.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Over the years, the museum has received its share of accolades.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez had accolades galore in college.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Flights canceled, costlier airplane tickets and baggage fees.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Southwest Airlines is going red, white and blue in honor of America's 250th anniversary.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Read with Jenna founder interviewed her dad for a special History Talks segment in honor of the 250th anniversary of America's founding.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Russia has been grabbing Mali’s precious minerals, including gold, in return for promising to protect the country against the rebels.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Embrace Timeworn Imperfections Nothing is too precious for daily use in a French home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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