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number one

NOUN
most important person or thing
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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If you look into what Americans need: number one is more multifuel capability.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

"That's why it was interesting that walking was the number one reported exercise. It naturally provides opportunities to communicate."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

The Belarusian needed just 63 minutes to win her first match since losing her world number one ranking and her US Open crown to Elena Rybakina in September.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The 30-year-old was Steve Clarke's number one at the World Cup and, since then, has remained in the United States with San Jose Earthquakes.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

And then I remembered my Atari, which was my number one toy.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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