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also No. 1
1
as in highest
coming before all others in importance
considers international terrorism to be the number one threat to national security
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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
the company's chocolate is rated as number one by serious chocoholics
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Recent Examples of number one
Depositors and workers in the companies whose deposits are in that bank need to be job number one.
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023
The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report.
—Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023
The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
The Moon in your lucky 5th house is making FUN your number one priority, but when Luna coordinates with luxe Venus in your materialistic 2nd house, all your fun may require a lot more funds than anticipated.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023
The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report.
—Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023
The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
The Moon in your lucky 5th house is making FUN your number one priority, but when Luna coordinates with luxe Venus in your materialistic 2nd house, all your fun may require a lot more funds than anticipated.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for number one
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the French gourmet guides recently released their first Mexico restaurant reviews — including two eateries that earned double stars and 16 tasty enough for a single stellar badge.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Voted Iceland’s leading travel agency seven times in a row at the prestigious World Travel Awards, Guide to Iceland has built a stellar reputation for quality, innovation, and a unique customer experience.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Located on the 17th floor of 200 Crescent Court, the locale is a private dining club with a bar and main dining room.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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Israel would pull its troops back from Gaza's main population centers in the first stage of the deal, allowing its residents to return to what remains of their homes as more humanitarian aid permeates the Strip and those who are injured receive treatment.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The paperwork for Johnson’s trial — along with images of some of the handwritten documents — were officially entered into the court’s electronic court docketing system in 2021, marking a final chapter in a sensational saga that garnered international headlines.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Oilers have now won seven of their last eight games with their comeback win over the Wild, and McDavid’s sensational play is a big reason why.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sala has emerged as a leading Italian journalist and podcaster for Chora Media and the Il Foglio newspaper, and was in Iran conducting interviews and research for a story.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took a leading role in the eradication of smallpox and the ongoing global polio eradication campaign.—
Lawrence O. Gostin,
Scientific American,
8 Jan. 2025
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Timber and Gabriel did well to delay him or suppress his shots when Villa managed to find him in one-on-one situations but Watkins was superb in the second half and the unfamiliarity of Arsenal’s team was exposed for Villa’s two goals.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The reigning Silver Slugger, who signed a five-year contract extension announced Wednesday, has also developed a reputation as the team’s foremost foodie.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Jan. 2025
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But rather than playing it safe, the foremost roast mistress delivered a masterful 10-minute monologue that was hilariously acerbic, pointed, and playful enough to keep the crowd on her good side.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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After whiffing on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, Santander would be a fine consolation prize.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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