1
: first in position, rank, or importance
2
: first in time : earliest
less common spelling of premiere entry 2
1
: to have a first public performance
2
: to appear for the first time as a star performer
: to give a first public performance of
Synonyms
Examples of premier in a Sentence
Adjective
a space shuttle on its premier voyage
the premier authority on butterflies
Recent Examples on the Web
David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
Richmond Raceway, a 0.75-mile oval, is often referred to as America’s premier short track and has produced some legendary races over the years.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2024
The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is now a premier destination for whale watching.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
That said, the selling points have not changed: Washington is a terrific school with a passionate, wealthy donor base and a premier football program that, most importantly, will enter the Big Ten this summer.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
Issuing Guidance for Proper Staffing One of the key indicators of a failing guardianship system involves caseloads that are higher than a 20:1 ratio of wards to staffers, according to a recent report by the country’s premier guardianship researchers.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2024
In May 2021, Mr. Toor was hospitalized after being attacked in his apartment by a group of men who allegedly identified themselves as belonging to Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency.
—Hasan Ali, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024
Bowers, a two-time Mackey Award winner, is one of the most well-rounded tight end prospects to ever enter the league, and could develop into a premier chess piece with All-Pro potential.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
One of the standout features of Magnolia’s premier location is its top-tier school district.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Located an hour’s drive south of Bilbao, Spain’s premier wine region is home to more than 500 wineries and is known worldwide for its bold, oaky reds.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The guest list included four former prime ministers — Jean Chrétien, Joe Clark, Stephen Harper and Kim Campbell, as well as 12 current provincial premiers or territorial leaders.
—Rob Gillies, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
China has announced a raft of measures to resuscitate a plateauing economy, even as the country's new premier warns its legions of bureaucrats to gird themselves for a period of fiscal austerity ahead.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 5 Mar. 2024
Conspicuously missing from the premier’s agenda and budget documents released Tuesday was a move to shore up the country’s social safety net or introduce other policies, like vouchers or coupons, that would directly address Chinese consumers’ very weak confidence and unwillingness to spend money.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
After positive financial reports from America’s two big Navy shipbuilders, U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro short-circuited the celebratory mood at West 2024, the Navy’s premier West Coast business convention, skewering key industry stakeholders.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
In Los Angeles, Diarra Kilpatrick’s Diarra From Detroit premier brought out all the celebs—from Yvonne Orji to Kenya Barris.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Mar. 2024
Followers sent him photos of the flowers and notes left in tribute to the late premier in public spaces across the country.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024
The Orville: New Horizons will premier on June 2, 2022, on Hulu.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2022
This Pitti will premier Cabourn’s new work with Brit-brand Sunspel.
—Tom Stubbs, Vogue, 13 June 2023
Following theatrical releases, the film will premier exclusively on MUBI in all territories acquired.
—Manori Ravindran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2023
These segments will premier on Facebook and YouTube at 6pm ET on Wednesday, April 28.
—Kirk Wakefield, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2021
The Cleveland Playhouse is poised to premier its latest rendition of its Compassionate Arts Remaking Education (CARE) program, this time on a national stage.
—Brenda Cain, cleveland, 5 July 2022
Peacock was eager to premier the show in October, leading the production team to simultaneously work on shooting, prepping future episodes and editing filmed episodes.
—Dan Lambert, chicagotribune.com, 4 Oct. 2021
According to Deadline, the show has resumed production for the fall season, slated to premier next month.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2020
Adjective
The architect of The Townhomes is Hart Howerton, known for its architectural work on premier resort and private club communities like Kukio in Hawaii, Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel-By-The-Sea and Yellowstone Club in Montana.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
Richmond Raceway, a 0.75-mile oval, is often referred to as America’s premier short track and has produced some legendary races over the years.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2024
The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is now a premier destination for whale watching.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
That said, the selling points have not changed: Washington is a terrific school with a passionate, wealthy donor base and a premier football program that, most importantly, will enter the Big Ten this summer.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
Issuing Guidance for Proper Staffing One of the key indicators of a failing guardianship system involves caseloads that are higher than a 20:1 ratio of wards to staffers, according to a recent report by the country’s premier guardianship researchers.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2024
In May 2021, Mr. Toor was hospitalized after being attacked in his apartment by a group of men who allegedly identified themselves as belonging to Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency.
—Hasan Ali, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024
Bowers, a two-time Mackey Award winner, is one of the most well-rounded tight end prospects to ever enter the league, and could develop into a premier chess piece with All-Pro potential.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
One of the standout features of Magnolia’s premier location is its top-tier school district.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
Noun
There are three lofty goals Christmas sets for his team each season: Win East Bay Athletic League and NCS titles and beat the Bay Area’s premier program, Central Coast Section powerhouse St. Ignatius, a team that is 15-1 against De La Salle dating to 2008, including a 14-8 triumph this month.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Located an hour’s drive south of Bilbao, Spain’s premier wine region is home to more than 500 wineries and is known worldwide for its bold, oaky reds.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The guest list included four former prime ministers — Jean Chrétien, Joe Clark, Stephen Harper and Kim Campbell, as well as 12 current provincial premiers or territorial leaders.
—Rob Gillies, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
China has announced a raft of measures to resuscitate a plateauing economy, even as the country's new premier warns its legions of bureaucrats to gird themselves for a period of fiscal austerity ahead.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 5 Mar. 2024
Conspicuously missing from the premier’s agenda and budget documents released Tuesday was a move to shore up the country’s social safety net or introduce other policies, like vouchers or coupons, that would directly address Chinese consumers’ very weak confidence and unwillingness to spend money.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
After positive financial reports from America’s two big Navy shipbuilders, U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro short-circuited the celebratory mood at West 2024, the Navy’s premier West Coast business convention, skewering key industry stakeholders.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
In Los Angeles, Diarra Kilpatrick’s Diarra From Detroit premier brought out all the celebs—from Yvonne Orji to Kenya Barris.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Mar. 2024
Followers sent him photos of the flowers and notes left in tribute to the late premier in public spaces across the country.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Verb
In addition to the day trips from New York City's Penn Station to Albany, this year will premier two new offerings, including overnight itineraries between Chicago and New York.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024
The Orville: New Horizons will premier on June 2, 2022, on Hulu.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2022
This Pitti will premier Cabourn’s new work with Brit-brand Sunspel.
—Tom Stubbs, Vogue, 13 June 2023
Following theatrical releases, the film will premier exclusively on MUBI in all territories acquired.
—Manori Ravindran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2023
These segments will premier on Facebook and YouTube at 6pm ET on Wednesday, April 28.
—Kirk Wakefield, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2021
The Cleveland Playhouse is poised to premier its latest rendition of its Compassionate Arts Remaking Education (CARE) program, this time on a national stage.
—Brenda Cain, cleveland, 5 July 2022
Peacock was eager to premier the show in October, leading the production team to simultaneously work on shooting, prepping future episodes and editing filmed episodes.
—Dan Lambert, chicagotribune.com, 4 Oct. 2021
According to Deadline, the show has resumed production for the fall season, slated to premier next month.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2020
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pre·mier
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