premier

adjective

pri-ˈmir How to pronounce premier (audio)
Definition of premiernext
1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order a space shuttle on its premier voyage

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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority the premier authority on butterflies

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3
as in main
coming before all others in importance the premier social occasion of the summer season

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Recent Examples of premier The front row is fashion’s premier place for mingling and status signaling. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Alongside his acting career, Dempsey competed in endurance motor racing, recording podium finishes at premier racing events such as the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Based on the size of transactions, profile of clientele as well as peer input, this list honors the premier attorneys behind the year’s biggest defining moves in music. — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 For years, tourists flocked to the premier address at 7th and Flower streets. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
  1. first
  2. chief
  3. main
  4. initial
  5. foremost
  6. primary
  7. inaugural
  8. commanding
Adjective
  • Ukraine received no warning from its partners ahead of the first wave of attacks, and information about a second wave arrived too late for air raid sirens to be activated in time, air force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said on national television.
    — SAMYA KULLAB, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The model became the first real hit in the emerging athletic shoe industry.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of first
Adjective
  • An area attorney and former chief public defender who was arrested earlier this year on multiple felony drug charges after a raid on his residence was arrested again early Monday on drug and gun charges following a traffic stop.
    — Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The festival’s advisory group includes director Dan Löwenstein, founder of House of Create, vertical drama critic and consultant Jen Cooper of Vertical Drama Love, and Christine Hartland, co-founder and chief operating officer of My Smash Media.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of chief
Adjective
  • Spray bottle on bottom shelf of main prep table lacking label information.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Through the program, this year’s Rising Stars will connect with industry leaders and take part in the festival’s main activities, from panel discussions and media engagements to the red carpet.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of main
Adjective
  • When no one responds to the initial greeting, the caller tries again.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In the case of 3/1, 5/1 and 7/1 ARMs — three very common types — the initial term is three, five and seven years, respectively.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of initial
Adjective
  • One man who always has a lot to say is Josh Pate, the college football commentator who started from humble beginnings and is now one of the foremost voices in the sport.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • If aesthetics is the foremost priority, Lulu and Georgia offers office furniture that would look more at home in an interior design studio than a corporate high-rise.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of foremost
Adjective
  • The primary danger of these apps is not the fees associated with using just one, Feltner noted.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The bill was introduced over a year ago, and its primary backer was the late Lindsey Graham, a veteran Republican senator who represented South Carolina.
    — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • Last year, for the inaugural report (which had a shorter time frame of October 2024 to August 2025), 38,134 acres of wine grapes were torn out.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The inaugural 12-team playoff included eight teams with at least two losses.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of inaugural
Adjective
  • Wembanyama, for his part, is eager to become a more commanding voice on the defensive end.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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