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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
owns a thousand acres of prime farmland
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the prime of her life
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
chose the prime of the litter of pups
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as in to ground
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Recent Examples of prime
Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
The omakase experience was also dinner with a view — and live entertainment — due to the Red Bull Mirage’s prime location directly across from Quasar Stage.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Scotty Bowman in his prime couldn’t have rescued this group from the abyss of not giving a crap after their own GM decided to break things up 20 games in.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, the market appears to be primed for another tech rally Monday when trading resumes, with Apple expected to lead the way because the iPhones made in China remain the company’s biggest moneymaker.
—Mae Anderson and Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This track probably won’t be the most floor-filling moment at one of Bicep’s coveted Chroma shows, but instead is prime material for the more pensive moments at the party.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
The omakase experience was also dinner with a view — and live entertainment — due to the Red Bull Mirage’s prime location directly across from Quasar Stage.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
The lens has a moderately wide angle of view (about the same as a 35mm full-frame prime) and two manual focus zones, one for close-up with an 11.8-inch (0.3m) focal distance and a second for subjects further away from the camera.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Scotty Bowman in his prime couldn’t have rescued this group from the abyss of not giving a crap after their own GM decided to break things up 20 games in.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Styling should start immediately after the shower while your strands are still damp, primed to absorb product and lock in moisture.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, the market appears to be primed for another tech rally Monday when trading resumes, with Apple expected to lead the way because the iPhones made in China remain the company’s biggest moneymaker.
—Mae Anderson and Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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Tom Buckingham, chief growth officer at Nassau Financial Group and retirement planner, told Newsweek that this is for a number of reasons.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Faced with potential federal spending cuts that threaten health coverage and falling childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California, has a lot on her plate — and on her mind.—
Bernard J. Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Scoop up our top finds to make your home stand out above the rest, including a darling bistro set that’s perfect for enjoying coffee in the morning, hanging lantern lights that provide a warm and welcoming glow, and large flower pots to hold seasonal blooms.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The blooms will be on display there this year and are expected to reach their peak in June.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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The weekend opening for the film bests the previous record holder, The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in its first three-day frame.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kidz Bop Kids additionally earned 101 entries, including 42 top 10s, on the Kid Digital Song Sales chart, both bests in the list’s history.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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So, what keeps this young group grounded as the pressure mounts?—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hayden Scott grounded out to shortstop and Gaeckle struck out Ben Royo and Terrence Kiehl to end the inning.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those who need loans to attend college come from working class families, the elites don't need loans.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Chávez also relied on protectionism to gain favors from business elites.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Improving emotional intelligence correlates with measures like professional confidence, ethics, engagement with managers and employees, mentoring and coaching staff and advising the board of directors on critical HR issues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Finding a workplace that fosters mentoring is crucial for career development.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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