as in precedence
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important
the committee has decided to give your request priority, so you'll have a meeting early tomorrow morning
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Recent Examples of priority
This includes other priority areas along the Florida Wildlife Corridor where development constrains animal movement.
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Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi's tenure Under Bondi's leadership, the Justice Department has undergone a shift, both in its priorities and in its staffing.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
While some tactics are timeless for being an employer of choice, new priorities have emerged among employees facing tectonic technological shifts.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Safety should always be your top priority.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi's tenure Under Bondi's leadership, the Justice Department has undergone a shift, both in its priorities and in its staffing.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
While some tactics are timeless for being an employer of choice, new priorities have emerged among employees facing tectonic technological shifts.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Safety should always be your top priority.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for priority
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priority
precedence
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Existing trademarks typically take precedence over new bids.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, agencies may prioritize their own KPIs over the brand's overarching goals, leading flagship assets to take precedence, even when other channels drive the majority of spend and outcomes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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