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also No. 1
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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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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
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But for a side whose previous two Premier League experiences were pretty miserable relegation seasons, anything around mid-table would be an excellent achievement.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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The fight for the new Commanders stadium comes as the team is having an excellent year on the field, with a 10-5 record and appearing on track to have their first playoff appearance since 2020.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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The cloudy stellar nursery, IC2948, is only a small portion of its larger nebula, but contains countless stars in the early stages of life.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Day 24 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: an energetic stellar nursery.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The prefecture is in the southwestern part of Japan's main island of Honshu.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Key Background One of Trump’s main hangups with the previous proposal was rooted in the debt ceiling, which was not included in the deal from earlier this week.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jayden Daniels took home the Heisman Trophy last season after a sensational career at LSU, his dual-threat ability set the standard for excellence, and this year's finalists will aim to live up to that legacy.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mbappe scored a sensational goal against Atalanta in the Champions League inside 10 minutes on Tuesday, but then asked to be brought off 25 later.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The two then made their red carpet debut as a couple in September 2021 at the Tony Awards, where Tveit won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical for Moulin Rouge!.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Two 21-year-olds have been given leading roles in midfield.Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The goal was superb, and against the best centre-back partnership in the EPL.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Notably, Fraser is responsible for establishing GMA as the foremost morning news and entertainment program during his tenure as the show’s first executive producer.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Wedgwood: Crown Emerald Pattern From Wedgwood, the famous maker of fine bone china, the 'Crown Emerald' has solid banding that showcases fancier motifs.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The town is also where Johnstons of Elgin, which began manufacturing fine knitwear on the banks of the River Lossie in 1797, spins its yarn.Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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