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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 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 See All Example Sentences for primacy

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Zilisch’s dominance led to comparisons with three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano, who won on the series as a 19-year-old rookie, and two-time champion Kyle Busch, who won twice as a 20-year-old in his first full season.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
In order to maintain our economic dominance, tough choices will have to be made by all interested parties including future presidents, Congress and, most importantly, the American people.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of dominance

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One side is struggling to turn military superiority into lasting political gains, while the other may need only to survive to claim victory.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The protagonist is legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, depicted as a young samurai who arrives in Kyoto determined to prove his superiority with the blade.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

Pixel is where Google introduced, promoted, and established its supremacy in mobile artificial intelligence, first supported by cloud computing and later bringing more functionality to be processed locally.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, could help the Nuggets challenge the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder for Western Conference supremacy next season.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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