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number one

NOUN
most important person or thing
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Her songs and videos have amassed over 80 million listens and views, including the number one single Thunder, and she is a coach on the country's version of the TV talent show The Voice.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

"The safety of our customers and our crew is our number one priority and we have zero tolerance for disruptive or threatening behaviour on our flights," a Qantas spokesperson told AFP on Sunday.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

But, while Watkins may well be arguably England's most in-form striker heading into the World Cup, realistically the spot everyone is vying for is the number one back-up position to captain Kane.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“The number one thing is trust. They trust somebody who’s dedicated to the ecosystem,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Wait. Rule number one: Hate the movie version.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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