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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

This is postseason baseball, where the best pitchers take center stage and runs are at a premium.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

A bond trading at a premium to par will have a current yield below the coupon.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Certificates of origin allow farmers to sell at a premium, but they come with strict regulations governing the location and method of production.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

And the kind of medicine Peeta needs would have been at a premium from the beginning.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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