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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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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

Premier Wab Kinew of Manitoba has a 61% approval rate—the highest of any other Canadian premier.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

A skilful politician, he has left everyone guessing as to whether he really wants to be premier.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

The Soviet premier had worked him like a puppet, leaving him with two awful options.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin