premier

[pri-meer, -myeer, pree-meer] / prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmyɪər, ˈpri mɪər /

ADJECTIVE

leading; original

Synonyms

STRONG

arch beginning champion chief first head inaugural initial main opening primary prime principal

WEAK

earliest foremost highest

Antonyms

STRONG

auxiliary extra final inessential inferior last least minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant unnecessary

Example Sentences

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For Los Angeles law enforcement, the Baker to Vegas footrace is the premier sporting event of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Snooker's premier event has been staged at the Crucible since 1977, with the current deal running until 2027.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Soviet premier Joseph Stalin installed his high-ranking officials in a network of dachas.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

And, on Sunday, it will face Kansas in a premier March Madness showdown of heavyweight coaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Segal had been one of South Africa’s premier singles and doubles players during the fifties.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane