as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely
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Recent Examples of premium
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Platforms are lifting prices, introducing higher-tier products and bundling premium sports and local content.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The American Rescue Plan, signed into law by then-President Joe Biden in 2021, expanded the eligibility criteria for enhanced premium tax credits.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for premium
Noun
Essentially, any deadline seller is leveraging its ability to be patient about winning in the short term to charge a premium price for a useful, win-now player from a team that’s very much on the clock.
—Adjective
The venue will include premium offerings and state-of-the-art production capabilities, the release says, and have 12,000 covered seats.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Adjective
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That would be roughly twice the base price of the company’s most expensive factory model, the Phantom.—
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Most gamers will look at an expensive keyboard to enhance their play style but often overlook the mouse.—
Noun
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And according to most sportsbooks, as of Wednesday evening, McMillan is the runaway favorite to win the end-of-year award.—
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That makes the very idea of awards in literature filled with landmines.—
Adjective
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But Johnson was quick to remind players that, while adrenaline and desire are valuable, details become the separator in big games.—
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Although the divorce left Cher with limited immediate wealth, the royalty agreement proved to be valuable in the long-term, reportedly earning her tens of millions of dollars paid out gradually over decades.—
Noun
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Adjective
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Kunz says surrounding structures like ceilings, floors, and walls can all need costly repairs once all is said and done.—
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These water issues suggest potentially costly problems with the foundation, mold, or drainage system.—
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The performance earned Millan his first NFL Offensive Player of the Week honor.—
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Scott Dolch, president and CEO of the Connecticut Restaurant Association, which bestowed the recent honor through their Crazies award, said Riverhouse Catering is one of the best not only in Connecticut, but the region.—
Adjective
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And, using a tablet will save your phone’s precious battery life for landing.—
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Three interior pockets keep everything organized, while the tote’s zip closure ensures your precious cargo stays secure.—
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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