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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
owns a thousand acres of prime farmland
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the prime of her life
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
chose the prime of the litter of pups
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as in to ground
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Recent Examples of prime
Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Saturday’s prime-time contest is the lone division rivalry of the six first-round games, with the winner facing the Eagles or 49ers next.
—Greg Cote
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Jan. 2026
Like the thundering Billy Sunday or the vaudevillian Sister Aimee or the Bakkers and Swaggarts, who made television their native medium, or Billy Graham, who, in his prime, acted as a kind of Evangelical pope, advising presidents and heads of state.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
These brief contrasts can prime the body and mind so the main effort feels less like a threat and more like progress.
—Dayanne S. Antonio, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The Hoosiers, of course, are the prime example of a longtime awful football program rising to the top.
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Chicken legs are not only a cheap cut of meat, but one that’s prime for slow cooking—after just 40 minutes in the oven, the meat becomes tender and shreddy.
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Having spent his entire life in the shadow of Cody (Brandon Tyler Moore), the far more athletic twin brother primed for combat by their sadistic dad, John (Blake Burt) cuts a far more sympathetic figure.
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The ship returned to PortMiami as scheduled Saturday morning, according to Carnival chief communications officer Chris Chiames.—
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Much like Blue Origin’s chief competitor, SpaceX — which has long been a dominant force in the commercial launch business — Blue Origin rockets are designed to be partially reused in order to drive down costs.—
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
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Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
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Romance takes on a confident, playful tone in January, inviting you to have fun while staying grounded.—
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Having something familiar to read, especially during turbulence or delays, can be grounding and comforting.—
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
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Repotting is a necessary step in its care to encourage healthy growth and regular blooming.—
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For 35 years Brazilian political elites have viewed nuclear armament as both unnecessary and counterproductive, given Brazil’s peaceful foreign policy, emphasis on multilateralism, and the Tlatelolco Treaty making Latin America a nuclear-weapons-free zone.—
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The elite-to-college gymnastics transition is easier said than done.—
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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