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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
Nancy Kruh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
There has been a steady decline in students graduating with accounting degrees—and Torchia says the 150-hour barrier to entry is the prime culprit.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Jeremy Duda, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Does Ground Coffee Expire? Coffee grounds that are past their prime are generally going to lack much of a smell or taste.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Well-positioned just 15 miles from Washington, D.C., The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is ideally primed for business and pleasure.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Her husband of seven years, attorney Grant Savoy, also is a prime reason for her well-being.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
There has been a steady decline in students graduating with accounting degrees—and Torchia says the 150-hour barrier to entry is the prime culprit.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Booker, another member of the Olympic squad, enters his 10th season in the prime of his career.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Does Ground Coffee Expire? Coffee grounds that are past their prime are generally going to lack much of a smell or taste.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Verb
Over the past several weeks, conservative figures ranging from the fringe to the mainstream have been priming their audiences to declare fraud should the election not go their way.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Well-positioned just 15 miles from Washington, D.C., The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is ideally primed for business and pleasure.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
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But for how much longer?, asked Kevin Garside, chief sports correspondent for the i news site.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Nate Cohn, the paper’s chief political analyst, said the Tech Guild does not play a role in the model itself but built and maintains the infrastructure that gives the Needle the necessary data.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Very colorful objects look vivid and bright without appearing oversaturated or cartoonish, and shots with those objects against completely black backgrounds also show minimal light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite three consecutive season bests in yards from Herbert, the team still is ranked 24th in passing.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Fixed-wing aircraft were grounded by high winds; helicopters were requested for firefighting efforts.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Schools and public transportation in the city were suspended until further notice, and authorities grounded flights at both Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport as well as at the popular beach resort at Varadero through Thursday.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net loss is due to the decrease in sales being greater than the decrease in operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nancy talks about how great Guy and Chock seem to be and tells Joan not to give all this power to Pascal.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The elites, of course, include America’s biggest stars in movies, TV, sports and music.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unlike other, sycophantic portions of right-wing media, Kirk isn’t simply a hanger-on to the conservative elite.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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While stepping away from artist management, Jones remained committed to mentoring young talent, celebrating the successes of Grammy winners like Jacob Collier and Jon Batiste, and expressing gratitude for the contributions of outgoing division president Adam Fell.Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the romantic thriller, Nicole Kidman plays a CEO who meets a young intern (Harris Dickinson) as part of her company's mentoring program.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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