at a premium

Idioms  

1. At a higher price than usual owing to scarcity; also, considered more valuable, held in high esteem. For example, Since that article came out, the firm's stock has been selling at a premium and Space is at a premium in most stores. This idiom uses premium in the sense of “bounty” or “bonus.” [Mid-1800s] Also see put a premium on.

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at a premium

Corporate bonds are priced at a premium, or spread, to the relevant risk-free Treasury rate, the 10-year yield.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The sector is trading at a premium as investors seek safety from AI jitters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

But with runs at a premium, and more off days built into the postseason, shorter starts are common.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

The Comex one-month futures contract trades at a premium to that at $6.75/lb, notes Price while the Shanghai Futures Exchange is higher still at $16,110/t or $7.30/lb.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

Space inside the pressure vessels is at a premium.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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