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
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
But Coachella, which has served as inspiration for dozens of other events around the country, has not yet sold out for this year’s second weekend, prompting some to ask if its long run as the premier taste-making U.S. festival is over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The off-track fan experience will draw approximately 80,000 visitors, offering both locals and international guests the thrill of the speedway during this premier championship race-week event.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
After a fire in the Third Ward in 1892, many Irish families moved west to Merrill Park, and by the early 20th century, Merrill Park became Milwaukee's premier Irish neighborhood.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
At Boeing, five straight years of disastrous airplane design and quality problems have ripped apart its reputation as America’s premier aviation icon.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
With top men’s collegiate crews again passing on the Crew Classic, the traditional premier race of the event was left with two non-collegiate crews.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Learn more › Microsoft Office is the premier suite of office applications globally, serving as an essential toolkit in diverse sectors.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
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
Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Dissly, however, is recognized as one of the NFL’s premier run blockers at the position.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Visiting Sacramento’s only drive-in theater Sacramento 6 offers the latest movie premier showings at an affordable price, The Bee reported last year.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
Typically, at the conclusion of the congress, China’s premier gives a press conference.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2024
More than ever, Xi is looming large over the gathering, which had traditionally been a stage for the Chinese premier and the central government to shine.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
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
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 Robb Report 672 Napa Valley Wine Club is here to help with a steady roster of hard-to-find Cabernet Sauvignon, blends, and other exciting reds from America’s premier wine region.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
But Coachella, which has served as inspiration for dozens of other events around the country, has not yet sold out for this year’s second weekend, prompting some to ask if its long run as the premier taste-making U.S. festival is over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The off-track fan experience will draw approximately 80,000 visitors, offering both locals and international guests the thrill of the speedway during this premier championship race-week event.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
After a fire in the Third Ward in 1892, many Irish families moved west to Merrill Park, and by the early 20th century, Merrill Park became Milwaukee's premier Irish neighborhood.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
At Boeing, five straight years of disastrous airplane design and quality problems have ripped apart its reputation as America’s premier aviation icon.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
With top men’s collegiate crews again passing on the Crew Classic, the traditional premier race of the event was left with two non-collegiate crews.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Learn more › Microsoft Office is the premier suite of office applications globally, serving as an essential toolkit in diverse sectors.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
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
Noun
After World War II, Frederick Peters, the city’s premier developer, began selling one-acre homesites for co-op farming.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Dissly, however, is recognized as one of the NFL’s premier run blockers at the position.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Visiting Sacramento’s only drive-in theater Sacramento 6 offers the latest movie premier showings at an affordable price, The Bee reported last year.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
Typically, at the conclusion of the congress, China’s premier gives a press conference.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2024
More than ever, Xi is looming large over the gathering, which had traditionally been a stage for the Chinese premier and the central government to shine.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
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
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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