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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

Formula One also has a substantial growth runway, they say, with the potential to significantly ramp up monetization for MotoGP, the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

This premier city was the cradle of ancient art and architecture, as well as the site of both the Hanging Gardens and Tower of Babel.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell