primacy

noun

ˈprī-mə-sē How to pronounce primacy (audio)
Definition of primacynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
  1. dominance
  2. superiority
  3. distinction
  4. supremacy
  5. reputation
Noun
  • Processing defines dominance Bayan Obo has supplied much of the world’s rare earth production for decades, but China’s leadership extends well beyond its mineral deposits.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This deal acknowledges the increasing dominance of Big Tech platforms and the necessity for media companies to distribute content wherever consumers are, rather than relying solely on their own apps.
    — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dominance
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  • Khrushchev’s victory ensured the superiority of party leaders relative to other figures in the state, cementing his own power and giving him control of the regime.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Although these submarines represent some of the fastest ever constructed, modern naval warfare has shown that speed alone does not guarantee superiority.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of superiority
Noun
  • The recent disclosures illustrate how quickly those distinctions can become politically significant.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Canyon Crest Academy La Jolla comes off its first San Diego Section Open Division championship, while Cathedral Catholic holds the distinction of becoming the first San Diego Section school to reach the Southern California Regional Division 1 final.
    — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • Two more executive orders this summer declared quantum supremacy a national priority.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Australia once had a thriving car industry, with Holden, a General Motors brand, and Ford Australia battling for supremacy throughout much of the twentieth century.
    — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 28 July 2026
Definition of supremacy
Noun
  • But the case — and Michael’s reputation — would turn on its head weeks later.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The college has built its reputation with practical programs; it’s known for its business administration and computer information majors, the latter with a cybersecurity focus.
    — Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputation

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“Primacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primacy. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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