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
Nominated for: director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, part of the Justice Department
What this role does: The director oversees the FBI, which is the United States' premier law enforcement agency, and the more than 35,000 people who work there.
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Ryan Lucas, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
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Forza Horizon 5, Xbox's premier exclusive racing game, will be released on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2025.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
In the deluxe category, 25 come with an expansive terrace; for a private plunge pool, look into one of the 53 rooms in the premier category.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Originally a 19th-century train station, Hamburger Bahnhof has evolved into a premier contemporary art institution.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Lucas, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Forza Horizon 5, Xbox's premier exclusive racing game, will be released on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2025.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
In the deluxe category, 25 come with an expansive terrace; for a private plunge pool, look into one of the 53 rooms in the premier category.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Originally a 19th-century train station, Hamburger Bahnhof has evolved into a premier contemporary art institution.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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The success of those first two performances made possible a three-week autumn season consisting of 16 performances of eight operas; 12 of those performances sold out.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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The subsequent lawsuit, filed by another Jane Doe, who appears to be a friend of the first victim, accused Combs of drugging and taking advantage of her at the same Trump Hotel penthouse.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Pepper the mini chocolate dachshund was also sworn in as the mayor's chief deputy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Keim’s chief concern, understandably, was the Leland Burns House, which Moore designed in 1972, and which the foundation maintains.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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The sanctuary room will be the center’s main attraction and is expected to bring in around 175 to 250 people on the first Sunday of the month, when the largest meetings are scheduled to take place.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The provision will overburden the already congested main runway at DCA and, as shown by a recent near-collision at the airport, increase the risk of a serious accident there.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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This initial impulse or élan vital is then guided by the fairies Mrs. Bedonebyasyoudid and her sister, Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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The initial report from the Senior Bowl is also derived from the in-person meetings that players are allowed to have with teams.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
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One of the world's foremost innovators in the undersung art of nail shapes, Cardi B, just debuted a manicure that defies geometric convention on the 2025 Grammys red carpet.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Narrowing participation There are a number of programs researchers are worried about, foremost among them efforts that funding agencies have made to draw underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, into the STEM fields.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In January 2026, Four Seasons will debut its inaugural yacht.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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John Graves Simcoe, the inaugural lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, intended to create a model colony, one that would lure Americans back to British rule.—
Lawrence B.A. Hatter / Made by History,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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The federal warning center had attempted six times to cancel the original incorrect broadcast message.—
Steve Koester,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Not involved in the new iteration is writer/director Joss Whedon, who created the original series and oversaw its seven-season run from 1997-2003.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Post dropped 20 points in a commanding win over the Bulls, outplaying the stretch-five prototype Nikola Vucevic on the other side.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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This cruiser sports a fierce design, more power, and a commanding presence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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