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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
Clint Davis, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Wolf Run is setting a new standard in Kansas City real estate, with its prime location south of Heritage Park and west of the Overland Park Arboretum.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
The transition to menopause typically begins between ages 45 and 55, when many women are in the prime of their careers.
—Hr Brew, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
It's been two years since the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs went head-to-head on the championship stage, and Philly is primed for its redemption arc.
—Miguel Perez, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
This Nebula Capsule 3 Projector that’s $400 on sale right now is a prime example.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Wolf Run is setting a new standard in Kansas City real estate, with its prime location south of Heritage Park and west of the Overland Park Arboretum.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
Noun
What a tragedy that would have been, celebrating a great career, all while the greatest Warrior of all time was still in his prime.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
The transition to menopause typically begins between ages 45 and 55, when many women are in the prime of their careers.
—Hr Brew, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
Pair it with our other outdoor seating sets (or a humble glass of cold lemonade) for the sweetest summer gathering space, or grab a couple for a porch that's primed for conversation.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
It's been two years since the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs went head-to-head on the championship stage, and Philly is primed for its redemption arc.
—Miguel Perez, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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Also last week: Newsom’s chief disaster officer asked the Trump administration to test soil for toxic chemicals in areas burned by the Eaton and Palisades fires.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Schumacher, who joined as CEO in July 2023, will be succeeded by Fernando Fernandez, a Unilever veteran who is currently serving as chief financial officer and executive director.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The blooms that produce the toxin result from a specific type of algae.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Of course, there are plenty of places to see the famous Dutch blooms in Amsterdam, too.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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The company unveiled its latest model , called Grok 3, and claims its performance bests OpenAI and DeepSeek in early testing.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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Darnold, 27, blew past his career bests with 4,319 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns and a 102.5 passer rating in leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record and the NFC’s No. 5 seed.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Reflecting on his unconventional journey, Ranganathan remains grounded despite his success, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and adaptability.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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In my experience, the leaders who make the biggest impact are the ones who stay grounded, stay curious and stay focused on creating real value for others.—
Chris Hendrix,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s such a great playfulness and a balance between the two of them.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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He’s called it one of the greatest American independent films.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This departure from post-Berlin Wall universalist liberalism has been a long time in the making, and Vance's incisive rebuke of European elites powerfully drove home the point.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Crosby’s still got it There will be a day when Crosby is no longer among the elite of the elite.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The numbers bear this out: More than 4 out of 5 Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs.—
Doug Flaig,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Williams for years mentored youth living on the South Side of Chicago who were in her Sunday school classes and who lived in unstable environments.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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