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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
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Get ready for a possible soaking, Kansas City — the atmosphere is primed, which could bring torrential rainfall.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
Oracle is a prime example of this, according to Cramer.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
The potential is still there for Byram at 24 years old, just entering the prime of his career, according to aging curve work done by The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
With the recent explosion in digital audio, small business owners who adopt this ad format today will be primed to expand their reach, deepen brand engagement, and stay competitive within a changing marketplace.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Get ready for a possible soaking, Kansas City — the atmosphere is primed, which could bring torrential rainfall.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Noun
The menu features a range of prime steaks, from classic filet mignon to specialty A5 Japanese wagyu strip, and a line of seafood appetizers and entrees.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
Oracle is a prime example of this, according to Cramer.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Verb
That said, think about the chemicals used to prime and cement the tubing to the fittings.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
The potential is still there for Byram at 24 years old, just entering the prime of his career, according to aging curve work done by The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
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But the chief investment officer of Seymour Asset Management sees Apple’s multiple as the biggest issue.—
Siena Griffin,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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In a new Fortune opinion piece, Marco Argenti, Goldman’s chief information officer, argues that companies should empower young professionals with AI skills to help shape strategy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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These organisms can quickly reproduce, leading to dense blooms and surface scums, particularly in the shallow, warmer parts of the lake, according to the NPS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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In just 30 games, averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range, all marks that were personal bests.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Both sums are weekly bests for Lake, who co-authored each song on the LP.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Would grounding every traveler be an absolute climate win?—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the middle of a tour rewriting the rules of genre and Black Southern identity, this intimate celebration grounded the spectacle in something more intimate: a toast among kin, at home, with history watching.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Disneyland loves to celebrate decades and there has been none bigger than the current one that has seen unparalleled growth greater than any decade in park history — including the first that Walt Disney personally oversaw.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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Long favored by Athenian elites, the island has drawn Greece’s old-money families and discreet international jet-setters who’ve been coming for generations.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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For those of us in the trenches of X, the meltdown was a familiar sight, echoing the contempt that the tech elite have directed at San Francisco for years, with the endless lamentations of anarchy at pharmacy branches in Union Square or the liberal policies of politicians like Aaron Peskin.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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There are many mentoring programs in Baltimore: Caroline Center, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame; Sisters Circle, Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood, and my personal favorite, OrchKids, and the list goes on.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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Monticello was one of several stops on a 14-day journey North for Helton and eight other middle and high schoolers in Leadership LINKS Inc., a mentoring program for Black girls and young women.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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