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
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The average policy receives a subsidy of $660 per month, driving average monthly premiums from $886 to $225.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Where the Uno carried a premium price tag, the Compact system is designed to be relatively affordable at €250 before taxes (~US$290).
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
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Noun
Avis First is a new, premium concierge-level car rental experience that is designed to appeal to affluent passengers.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The average policy receives a subsidy of $660 per month, driving average monthly premiums from $886 to $225.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
Adjective
That's because Amtrak is rolling out a new, elevated dining menu for premium passengers on its popular Acela line, according to the company.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Where the Uno carried a premium price tag, the Compact system is designed to be relatively affordable at €250 before taxes (~US$290).
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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Hellen Obiri, 2024 Boston Marathon winner, claimed that prize instead via tiebreaker.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
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But the real prize lies ahead: a future where manufacturers can respond to change with agility, drive sustainable growth, and empower their people like never before.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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But training those drivers is expensive, Merrifield said, so colleges can’t necessarily afford to enroll more students.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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In the wake of the record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles in January—some of the most expensive and destructive blazes in history—one of the first things California governor Gavin Newsom did was to sign an executive order suspending environmental rules around rebuilding.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
Noun
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But Ramirez, who co-founded the restaurant with his wife Andreina Matos in December 2020, said the international award has paid off in more immediate ways during a summer when reservations are down and dining rooms were looking a little too empty.—
Connie Ogle
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Under each era are awards, concerts and 13 photos of the singer from the time.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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When the 21st century dawned GE was the world’s most valuable company, AOL and Yahoo were the darlings of the internet, Barron’s told us Tyco was the next GE, Enron had the smartest executives (which may have been true despite the outcome), Lucent was the future of communications, etc.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Yet, Rogers still sees Netflix maintaining its status as the most valuable media company in the world.—
Siena Griffin,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Oval Beach often receives accolades as one of the best beaches in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Mayer previously ran the Mentors at Cordova High program and was awarded the 2012 Rancho Cordovan of the Year accolade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Opting into a federal voucher program that is costly and ineffective would be irresponsible for our state and our students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Georgia farmers are facing a costly and growing threat from an unexpected source − wild pigs.—
Vanessa Countryman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Noun
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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What an honor to be nominated alongside such incredible women.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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While the currency value falls, the prices of gold, silver and other precious metals tend to rise.—
Prasanna Kumar,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The yellow and silver precious metals have soared 30% and 35% this year, respectively.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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