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

The latter are often associated with what might be termed the silovaya ideologiya—a security-state ideology that emphasises a strong state, the primacy of state interests over private interests, great-power status, and strict domestic order. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

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