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
Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
These exclusive wedding packages across the resort—in some of the most dream-worthy locations inside the parks—come at a premium.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
Once-regular movie watchers aren’t seeing films in theaters at the same rate as before, waiting until their preferred movies show up as premium digital rentals or on streaming platforms.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Only a fraction of that premium comes out of the employee’s pay.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
These exclusive wedding packages across the resort—in some of the most dream-worthy locations inside the parks—come at a premium.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The outsized price is due to premium materials and designs, superior craftsmanship—each is handmade in France—and exclusivity.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
Once-regular movie watchers aren’t seeing films in theaters at the same rate as before, waiting until their preferred movies show up as premium digital rentals or on streaming platforms.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
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In-store Powerball purchasers can select the Double Play option to use their numbers in a second drawing immediately following the regular Powerball drawing for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10,000,000.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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The jackpot prize has a cash value of $429 million, which can be offered as a one-time lump sum payment, or an immediate payment followed by annual payments.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2024
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In her youth, Susan’s hair was the stuff of legend: that elusive strawberry blonde shade that usually requires an expensive colorist's help.Monica Ainley, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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The least expensive gas is in Georgia’s northern neighbor.Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Wilson has won 14 awards from the Academy of Country Music and the CMA since 2021, alongside seven No. 1 country hits.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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His family moved to the United States in 1957 with four suitcases, which were robbed of anything valuable during their first night in the new country.Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Just how valuable is Teoscar Hernández to the Dodgers?Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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And would someone with Carroll’s accolades want personnel control on a team that currently has a GM?Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Turkey and the Wolf Named America’s Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit in 2017, this humble sandwich shop continues to live up to its accolades.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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But looking at how quickly the dynamics could have changed with Love and the Packers, the Niners’ patience could be costly.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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This innovative approach eliminates costly institutional middlemen, allowing Phoenix to maximize returns flowing back to bondholders.Ascend Agency, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Universal Music Publishing Group Chair-CEO Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honor at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala, the organizations announced today.Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has been named to receive the Order of Canada, the country’s top civil honor.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Of course, the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate in the first half of the year will ultimately dictate the direction of travel for gold, with many cautiously betting on an upward price trajectory for an already pricey precious metal.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $23 at Amazon This compact portable lock box has a four-digit combination and is large enough to hold your passport, keys, cash, and precious jewelry.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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