Synonyms of precedence

precedence

noun

ˈpre-sə-dən(t)s 

as in priority

the right to one's attention before other things considered less important

his merchandise order takes precedence because we received it first

Synonyms & Similar Words

• priority
• order
• urgency
• right-of-way
• succession
• preference
• primacy
• preeminence
• supremacy
• ascendancy
• progression
• sequence
• transcendence
• transcendency
• front burner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precedence

Your goals and values take precedence, pushing you to craft your aspirations into existence through hard work. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Jack is an important part of Hollis’s life now, but not the primary source of her happiness; her cooking community, her friendships with Tatum, Dru, and Brooke, and her relationship with Caroline take precedence. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Money, generosity and emotional reciprocity take precedence now, especially if one person has been giving far more than the other. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

The Slaughter decision gives the President precedence to do so. — Benjamin Swasey, NPR, 9 July 2026