PREMIUM Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

premium 1 of 2

noun

ˈprē-mē-əm

Definition of premium

as in prize

something given in recognition of achievement encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums

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adjective

as in expensive

commanding a large price lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely

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Recent Examples of premium

Noun

Because insurers factor theft risk into their pricing, areas with higher theft rates may see higher premiums. — Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The renovation expanded the Club InterContinental inventory to 175 rooms and suites, and the perks are worth the premium. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Adjective

From compensation to premium cost share, early and clear communications can help manage expectations and provide time for employees to ask questions or share feedback. — Marcy Klipfel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The platform also carries premium-quality subtitles and dubbing in more than 12 Asian languages, among them English, Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada and Marathi. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premium

Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium

Noun

Building on this recognition, the winner of the Busan Award – Best Film, the top prize in BIFF’s Competition section, now qualifies for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Leslie McIntosh, within-group variance (Changes) Changes’ first/second book prize, launched in 2022 with Louise Gluck as the first judge, has already delivered gems such as Jimin Seo’s Ossia and Rachel Mannheimer’s Earth Room.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of prize

Adjective

According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
These Mocoly hiking pants have a slightly sportier look about them without the expensive price tag.

— Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of expensive

Adjective

Supporters say shifting unproductive cropland to clean energy will help California meet its 100% renewable power goal, while farm groups warn of losing valuable agricultural land.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
An optional trundle addition can double its capacity without taking up more valuable square footage.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

Noun

KPop Demon Hunter’s latest accolade is a reminder that the canon, too, remains far from fixed.

— Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
All these accolades and swift-but-eventful years later, the persona of the guy who became a wonder of the world remains intact and part of his unique appeal.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of accolade

Adjective

During Parcells’ reign over the Dolphins, players who made a costly error on game day often showed up for work the next day to find out they were fired.

— Omar Kelly August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
The floods will likely change that outlook, squeezing a country that’s heavily dependent on tourism while forcing a costly period of reconstruction.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of costly

Noun

So to be a part of that in any way is exciting, but to have the honor of actually playing her husband in something?

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Kennedy used some of his MacArthur money to establish what would become the New York State Writers Institute, and in 1984, a grateful metropolis laid on a citywide celebration in his honor.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of honor

Adjective

Legends like this one only serve to enhance the value of certain masterpieces crafted from diamonds and precious stones.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
But even more than that, consumers want to trust in organizations while discretionary spending is more precious amid inflation, stagnant wages, and a higher cost of living.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of precious

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