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also No. 1
1
as in highest
coming before all others in importance
considers international terrorism to be the number one threat to national security
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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
the company's chocolate is rated as number one by serious chocoholics
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Recent Examples of number one
Depositors and workers in the companies whose deposits are in that bank need to be job number one.
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023
The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report.
—Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023
The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
The Moon in your lucky 5th house is making FUN your number one priority, but when Luna coordinates with luxe Venus in your materialistic 2nd house, all your fun may require a lot more funds than anticipated.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023
The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report.
—Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023
The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
The Moon in your lucky 5th house is making FUN your number one priority, but when Luna coordinates with luxe Venus in your materialistic 2nd house, all your fun may require a lot more funds than anticipated.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for number one
Adjective
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Kansas City’s secondary is also excellent at tackling and does a good job of limiting explosive runs.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Daniels did his damage in the playoffs beating up the Buccaneers (29th) and Lions (30th) with their less than stellar pass defenses.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Broncos had a stellar 12-2 season, earned the No. 3 seed and then got beat by a better team in the Fiesta Bowl.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Nestled amid a scenic alpine valley tucked in between Castle Creek and the peaks of the Elk Mountains, about 10 miles outside of downtown Aspen, the 52-acre spread with a main home, several guest cabins, and a wealth of recreational pursuits is armed with a hefty $125 million price tag.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For four years, the four Aztecs have been sensational together.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Storr, a transfer from Wisconsin, was sensational in hitting 6 of 10 shots in 22 minutes.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Jeremy Allen White has found his next leading role as the title character in Netflix’s forthcoming limited series Enigma Variations.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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In other words, Illinois’ governor is positioned to play a leading role in restraining in ways that no TV appearance or scolding speech can begin to match.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Porzingis got off to another superb start, scoring 13 points in the opening three and a half minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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In addition, incoming freshman Tae Simmons is having a superb senior season at Heritage Christian High School in Northridge.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The evening will be hosted by Young, and will feature readings from some of the foremost poetic voices in America.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Luckily, the cat and the snake are fine, and the latter was removed and relocated from the home.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Afterward, people grasp for meaning, but most don’t suddenly have a eureka moment a few days later and then feel fine.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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