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

Soviet premier Joseph Stalin installed his high-ranking officials in a network of dachas.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

I had no doubt she was going to become the premier physician-scientist of whatchamacallit.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon