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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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
The two-tier shelf is a space saver but the white and gold design looks premium.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2024
It’s also made with premium denim that has a rigid feel but optimized with slight stretch to retain the authentic vintage look.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This is because this is a trade that is expected to play out over time, and paying out large amounts of premium on both the long and the short bets may create a headwind that’s difficult to overcome.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
The two-tier shelf is a space saver but the white and gold design looks premium.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Samsung’s premium smartwatch shares a lot of welcome features with the Galaxy Watch 7, too.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2024
It’s also made with premium denim that has a rigid feel but optimized with slight stretch to retain the authentic vintage look.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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