PRIMACIES Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

primacy

noun

ˈprī-mə-sē

Definition of primacy

as in dominance

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the primacy of calcium for building strong bones

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Recent Examples of primacy With a record-setting IPO in just a few weeks, SpaceX saw its rival in a contest to put astronauts on the lunar surface go up in flames, reinforcing its dominance in the space race and its primacy in NASA’s plans to go back to the moon. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026 To maintain primacy, the German marque has completed a major refresh of its flagship sedan for 2027. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 The foundation of American primacy since World War II has been federal support for basic science. — Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026 There was a little dustup over single-payer health care — reflecting the primacy of that issue among progressive activists. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for primacy

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The move comes as many American apparel and footwear firms work to diversify away from China and the regional supply chain that both feeds upon the capabilities and supports the dominance of the sourcing superpower.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping cast Beijing as the leader of a new AI global order, vowing to challenge US dominance of the sector through the release of open-source models.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of dominance

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By vilifying others, Marx could use moral superiority to legally steal from those who had more.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
We are encouraged to indulge our delusions about replacement theory and white male superiority and to surrender to our instincts toward incivility and division.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of superiority

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Some make a distinction between temporary discomfort – such as anxiety or difficult emotions during meditation – and lasting harm, such as worsening mental health symptoms.

— Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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