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
The priority usually involves treating the cause of amnesia to help people regain their memories.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
Your decision to make the hostages a priority helped bring many people home.
—Tal Shoham, Time, 9 May 2025
Quality time is a priority in the Burruss/Tucker household.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 May 2025
Suzman expects that the foundation will narrow its focus to top priorities.
—Thalia Beaty, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
Your decision to make the hostages a priority helped bring many people home.
—Tal Shoham, Time, 9 May 2025
Quality time is a priority in the Burruss/Tucker household.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 May 2025
Suzman expects that the foundation will narrow its focus to top priorities.
—Thalia Beaty, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for priority
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priority
precedence
Noun
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As a result, shoppers are increasingly seeking value, with price often taking precedence over brand loyalty.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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The order asserts that federal immigration laws take precedence over state legislation.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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