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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
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opened his state’s legislative session with a clear message: Florida is number one.
—Isabelle Schmeler, NBC News, 7 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
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opened his state’s legislative session with a clear message: Florida is number one.
—Isabelle Schmeler, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for number one
Adjective
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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More Alika Jenner/Getty Images How to Watch Storm vs Sun Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM ET Channel: NBC Sports Boston Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) Skylar Diggins was selected to her first All-Star team since 2022, marking her seventh appearance during her stellar WNBA career.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Watts appeared in two campaigns last year for the Rodeo and Bel Air handbags, alongside Isabelle Huppert and Kim Kardashian, who were part of this season’s stellar runway cast.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The 6-foot-4 athlete was in transition all by herself and threw down a sensational dunk.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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There’s also plenty of options for serious relaxing and sensational dining.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Before Emmy nominee Harris Yulin died on June 10, he had been cast in a leading role in MGM+‘s upcoming comedy series American Classic, starring opposite Kevin Kline, Jon Tenney, and Laura Linney.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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Intelsat has been playing a leading role in both of these globe-changing breakthroughs, with its colossal cutting-edge satellites beaming broadband internet connections to expanding waves of users across the planet, including hotspots that have been decimated by armed conflicts.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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First launched in 1985, FIBO has become one of the earth’s foremost fitness and wellness-focused trade shows, with roughly 130,000 participants set to convene in Cologne, Germany in April 2026.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Ziegler, one of the world’s foremost experts on the history and law of reproductive rights in the U.S., draws on decades of scholarship.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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People in their finest gathered under those lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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