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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
Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Choice of soup or salad, turkey or prime rib entrees, and carrot cake, pumpkin pie, or a chocolate torte for dessert.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Millennials will be reaching their own golden years, while today’s teenagers will be in their prime.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
If the polls are anything to go by, the 2024 presidential election is primed to be a very close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Start with the prime beef meatballs, follow with hand cut pasta topped with short rib Bolognese and finish with a showstopper: a flaming meringue torte, singed tableside and then covered in a warm chocolate sauce.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Choice of soup or salad, turkey or prime rib entrees, and carrot cake, pumpkin pie, or a chocolate torte for dessert.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Number of Shades: Four Finishes: Shimmer, satin, matte Best For: The simple prime, define, pop, and smoke system will appeal to any palette novice, while the Pillow Talk shades, in particular, are perfect at a dinner for two.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Millennials will be reaching their own golden years, while today’s teenagers will be in their prime.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Outfitted with state-of-the-art appliances and technology, the home is primed for modern living but still exudes a sense of place and is filled with bright Caribbean sunlight.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
If the polls are anything to go by, the 2024 presidential election is primed to be a very close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
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But for how much longer?, asked Kevin Garside, chief sports correspondent for the i news site.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Nate Cohn, the paper’s chief political analyst, said the Tech Guild does not play a role in the model itself but built and maintains the infrastructure that gives the Needle the necessary data.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Very colorful objects look vivid and bright without appearing oversaturated or cartoonish, and shots with those objects against completely black backgrounds also show minimal light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Williams, 27, played a career-low 10 games for the Storm last season, but her 8.4 points and 3.8 assists are career bests.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Schumer and Democrats ground through GOP stall tactics Monday night into Tuesday and are expected to continue to do so.Stephen Neukam, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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So her feet are more grounded, literally closer to the ground.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net loss is due to the decrease in sales being greater than the decrease in operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Standing soybeans, freshly cut corn, or any other crop with waist grain on the ground can be great.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Guardiola has won a remarkable 18 trophies – including a historic treble of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2023 – during his tenure, overseeing the club’s transition from wealthy challenger to part of soccer’s elite.Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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His memoir illustrated some of the working class frustrations that led to Trump's first victory in 2016, and laid the groundwork for issues that would become central to his politics today – criticism of foreign intervention, free trade policies and betrayal by America’s elites.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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As an international communication and leadership organization with clubs all over the world, Toastmasters weekly or bi-weekly club meetings welcome guests, enjoy hearing the stories or experiences of others and give people an opportunity to mentor and befriend others.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Bass is the chief executive officer of First Strike of Unity and Peace Inc., a mentoring program.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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