prima
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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His eldest sister Moneesha was a concert pianist; his sister Pamela a prima ballerina; and the youngest, Bunny, a regular voice on All India Radio.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Under Batson, the first step asks whether the defendant has made a prima facie showing of discrimination.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
The story is completely absurd, filled with plot holes and characters as thin as a prima ballerina.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
Before “stepping into the bratty curls of ‘Oh, Mary!’,” the actress became known for playing prima donnas on TV.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
The prima ballerina was the last to come out, and received twice the applause of everyone else.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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