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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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“I thought you had two premier pitchers against two really good offenses,” Savage said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The U.S. seems on track to remain the world’s premier engine of innovation and material progress despite a succession of presidents each of whom was regrettable in his own way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

Joseph Stalin, the Soviet premier, called desperately for the Americans and British to launch an invasion of German-held Western Europe.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin