Synonyms of primacy

primacy

noun

ˈprī-mə-sē 

as in dominance

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance

the primacy of calcium for building strong bones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominance
• superiority
• distinction
• supremacy
• reputation
• preeminence
• transcendence
• repute
• paramountcy
• domination
• eminence
• preponderance
• influence
• prepotency
• renown
• noteworthiness
• preponderancy
• prestigiousness
• fame
• power
• celebrity
• prestige
• honor
• glory
• ascendancy
• greatness
• dominion
• ascendance
• stardom
• kudos
• nobleness
• notoriety
• authority
• famousness
• illustriousness
• superstardom
• megastardom
• notableness
• weight
• infamy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insignificance
• inferiority
• mediocrity
• obscurity
• obscureness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of primacy

Neither dalliance threatens the primacy of the true central relationship. — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Ries advocates redesigning governance to prioritize stewardship, trust, and mission primacy, citing companies like Costco and Patagonia as examples of enduring success. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

This insistence on the primacy of IMAX can send the message that there’s only one true way to see the movie. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Much of the country has come to see its commitments to free trade, collective security, and global institutions not as sources of American primacy but as a raw deal—a way for the world to free-ride on American power. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 25 June 2026