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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After his junior season in high school, Smith wasn’t the sort of player who attracted the attention of premier programs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead only two remain in Europe's premier competition.

From BBC

Soon after becoming premier the first time, Anutin authorised the armed forces to take whatever action they saw fit on the frontier.

From Barron's

In the premier international showcase for America’s pastime, the U.S. has only won the final once.

From The Wall Street Journal

Around 17.9 million people saw political thriller "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, take home the top prize at Hollywood's premier awards gala on Sunday.

From Barron's

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