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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
Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 July 2025
State Democrats have other options at the ready if the 77-year-old Mills passes and are primed either way to make Collins own the Trump record, especially her votes for his Supreme Court nominees in his first term.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2025
Belinda Luscombe, Time, 24 July 2025
This appellation is emerging as the Willamette Valley’s prime sparkler-producing region.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 19 July 2025
These days, his sponsors include Ford Performance — and the aforementioned Hair Club, because nothing sells ‘still in his prime’ like trophies on the shelf and not a bald spot in sight.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Adjective
The Clash kicks off each NASCAR season, and the unique format and venue are intended to get fans primed for the official season-opening Daytona 500 held two weeks later.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 July 2025
State Democrats have other options at the ready if the 77-year-old Mills passes and are primed either way to make Collins own the Trump record, especially her votes for his Supreme Court nominees in his first term.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2025
Noun
Her thick-as-a-porterhouse accent is a prime example.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 24 July 2025
This appellation is emerging as the Willamette Valley’s prime sparkler-producing region.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
At this point in the season, the spring-blooming perennials are long past their prime.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 19 July 2025
These days, his sponsors include Ford Performance — and the aforementioned Hair Club, because nothing sells ‘still in his prime’ like trophies on the shelf and not a bald spot in sight.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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One of the chief goals of the community survey is to achieve representative samples from all areas of the city, so library leadership can better understand the specific needs of the people of the city.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s chief people officer, leads human resources at the company.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Warmer weather also means there will be a higher chance of blooms of yellow-brown sargassum seaweed washing ashore.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Here are five design tips to try at home along with a list of blooms to consider.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Judge holds career bests of 10.60 in the 100 and 21.85 in the 200.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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In 2017, thousands of men ran 400-meter times that were faster than the personal bests of Olympic gold medalists Sanya Richards-Ross and Allyson Felix.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The actor appeared to have been trying to ground himself, while Kirby, who has also been filmed initiating some of the physical contact herself, has only spoken positively about Pascal and has not indicated any discomfort with his actions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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These activities not only provide the benefits of solitude but also help in grounding you in the present moment, further relaxing the brain.—
Joseph Jebelli,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Dropping that grenade on the audience with so little time left to feel the impact does Jill little justice, but DeWitt does, in fairness, invest great pathos in her.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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One America, with coastal elites in places like New York City and Los Angeles, who continue to steamroll towards full-on Marxism, and another with ordinary, hard-working Americans across the country, like here in the great state of Alaska, who don’t embrace this extremism.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The full trailer shows Reeves’ Gabriel mentoring both men.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 July 2025
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This ethos of layered mentorship has since evolved into a nationwide network—from high schoolers mentoring middle schoolers to college students supporting one another through affinity clubs.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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