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
Starring Vanessa Williams as the titular prima donna, the brilliantly named Ebony Scrooge, the film follows Ebony’s transformation from penny-pinching pop star to charitable altruist.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
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
Mr. Goldstein asks him about me and I hear him saying something about not needing any prima donnas on the team.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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