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
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Nonstop routes often come at a premium, so travelers with more time may save money by booking a connecting flight—meaning an itinerary with one or more layovers—even if that includes an overnight stay near the airport.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The swimwear collection is made of premium Italian fabrics.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
That is the quiet promise behind this new generation of programs—and the reason safety now reads as premium.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Nonstop routes often come at a premium, so travelers with more time may save money by booking a connecting flight—meaning an itinerary with one or more layovers—even if that includes an overnight stay near the airport.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Paying a premium subscription of $10 to $20 a month means videos can be stored and accessed later.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The swimwear collection is made of premium Italian fabrics.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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After all, writer-director Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, known for Circus of Life and Joyland, both of which were Pakistan’s official Oscar submissions, with the latter winning the jury prize at Cannes, is bringing his new movie, Lali, to the German capital.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The back-and-forth underscores how quickly Jackson’s surprise entry has escalated tensions in a race already on track to become the most expensive in state history.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Consumer credit is likewise less expensive elsewhere in the world because of greater competition, tougher regulation and long-standing norms.—
Carter Dougherty,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The league’s threshold to be eligible for postseason awards is 65 games.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a crisis moment, one line of thinking goes, would Wasserman let a contingent of music agents and clients walk in order to save what may be a more valuable line of his business, the sports division?—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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In reality, the technology is a toolkit that enables geologists to draw on data, models, and geophysics to generate valuable insights at various stages of a mining project.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The win marks the latest accolade for the song, which has already earned a Grammy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award, in addition to an Academy Award nomination.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2026
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African films depicting same-sex relationships have historically been censored on the continent, including those that garnered international accolades.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Waymo’s reliance on people for simple tasks underscores how even the most advanced autonomous technologies still require costly human intervention for some basic operations.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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For simpler situations, such as setting up a basic payment plan, working directly with the IRS or a local tax professional may be less costly.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Founder Dee Elms is known for her ability to blend modern and classic elements in distinctive designs that honor and celebrate the storied architecture of each home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker stared up at the scoreboard and smiled Monday night as a tribute video played in his honor.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As gold and silver prices continue to seesaw, one corner of the hedge-fund industry is mining an opportunity from the huge swings in precious metals .—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Zoe was touched that Hannah entrusted her with such precious pieces—especially something as personal as her mom’s wedding dress.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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