1
as in main
coming before all others in importance
she's the numero uno tabloid celebrity at the moment
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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
if you've got the bucks, the company's hand-tooled leather boots are numero uno
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numero uno
Adjective
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The Victorian Joint Counter-Terrorism Team, which includes Victoria state police, federal police and Australia's main domestic spy agency, said the fire was likely a politically motivated attack.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025 -
The Michigan woman’s family told PEOPLE that one particular food — the potato — is a main contributing factor to her living a long life.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Cue people lining up to declare what a lovely touch this was, the problem being that the reports turned out not to be true and were based on a misinterpretation of something the Fiorentina president said.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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But this is not the predominant architectural style found in all of Cincinnati's neighborhoods, explained Cincinnati Preservation Association executive director Beth Johnson, a working group member.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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There's near universal agreement that pay is a predominant factor in attracting and retaining teachers ― either to other schools or to other professions.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Grow by leaving awesome LinkedIn comments Identify your strongest beliefs Your commenting strategy needs a theme.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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This role was really an opportunity to foreground your sexuality and have this awesome love story with Gabin (Ivan du Pontavice).—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The bill's primary sponsors include representatives Adam Matthews (R-Lebanon) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland).—
Mariyam Muhammad,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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About one-third of American workers now earn income from a source other than a traditional nine-to-five job, whether this is their primary occupation or a side hustle.—
Liya Palagashvili,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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“Numero uno.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numero%20uno. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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