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number one

NOUN
most important person or thing
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

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He accepts Rightmove is the "number one portal" but said costs shouldn't be determined by the company.

From BBC

Of all the neighbors to avoid, she’s number one, but it’s not because I don’t like her.

From Literature

Dangerously, it takes car smashes for the problematic side of the former world number one's life to be revealed.

From BBC

Emerging with the number one ranking would be an added bonus.

From BBC

Woods' high-speed single vehicle crash near Los Angeles nearly cost the former world number one his right leg.

From BBC