Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

CXMT, as a relative newcomer, "remains in a follower position regarding leading-edge technologies", James Zhao, senior principal analyst at Omdia, told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

But in many ways, Kuwait’s principal security concern remained a ground invasion, said Silliman, the former U.S. ambassador to Kuwait.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

“Assemblage is the practice of creating something meaningful from many distinct parts,” Sarah Zewde, founder and principal of Studio Zewde, the landscape architecture firm designing the campus, wrote in an email.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

They are the principal concern for the thousands of crews and volunteers combating the wildfires that have raged here for a week, forcing tens of thousands of residents and tourists to flee.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The principal may be in charge, but ReelTok is a celebrity.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

Also praising Chait during that April gathering in City Hall was Maria Nichols, president of Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, which represents schools principals and assistant principals among others.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

The presentation from the principals was delivered in Irish, with simultaneous English translation provided during the hearing.

From BBC May 27, 2026

So I'm sure that some of the issues that we are talking about today resonate with some principals in English-medium schools.

From BBC May 27, 2026

As invasive as the whole thing is, and as uncorroborated by the principals as it remains, it is formally a big deal.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

“White men were principals at the school?” she asked.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




Vocabulary lists containing principal


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training