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premium
Having or reflecting superior quality or value; having a higher price or cost
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adjective
Having or reflecting superior quality or value; having a higher price or cost
“Premium gasoline at a premium price”
noun
Payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
noun
A prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
“They encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage”
noun
Payment for insurance
noun
A fee charged for exchanging currencies
noun
The amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value
“They paid a premium for access to water”
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Premium gasoline at a premium price
They encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage
They paid a premium for access to water
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