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premium

[pree-mee-uhm] / ˈpri mi əm /
ADJECTIVE
excellent
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK
low low-class




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Southwest announced in 2024 that it would end its iconic open seating policy in favor of traditional assigned seats and a premium class option.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Consumers have lately favored premium wines, which sell in lower volumes, McMillan said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

For customers, the unbundling of premium seats might offer a few advantages.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

About 40% of Ram 1500 buyers today pay a premium for the V-8 engine.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

“It’s a premium job. And I’ve put as much time and attention into caring for it as I did when it was real. But—”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

U.S. carriers are angry that the waiver has reduced the shipping premiums they can charge.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Although this would reduce utilities’ liability for fires, insurers say it would increase premiums for homeowners.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Will it affect her Social Security taxes or Medicare premiums?

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

Only 10% are enrolled in plans in which premiums are expected to rise by more than $10 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

He was now effectively short $10 billion in subprime mortgage bonds, and it was costing him $100 million a year in premiums, with no end in sight.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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