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
Dern makes impassioned and thought-provoking assertions about the primacy of Inland Empire in Lynch’s oeuvre, and the archival behind-the-scenes footage of the director at work on that freewheeling, multi-year indie project is especially revealing.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
For hardcore believers in the primacy of free markets, the collapse of communism was a surprisingly scary time.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Using them publicly—at quarterly or annual meetings or on a good-news bulletin board—reinforces the primacy of these core values within your organization.
—Verne Harnish, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Since there is a ton of debate about which of The Pitt’s supporting players will get primacy in the Emmys race, this early step forward for LaNasa is worth remembering.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
For hardcore believers in the primacy of free markets, the collapse of communism was a surprisingly scary time.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Using them publicly—at quarterly or annual meetings or on a good-news bulletin board—reinforces the primacy of these core values within your organization.
—Verne Harnish, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Since there is a ton of debate about which of The Pitt’s supporting players will get primacy in the Emmys race, this early step forward for LaNasa is worth remembering.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
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Reliance on China China’s dominance in the global drug supply chain is part and parcel of its position as the world’s factory.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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In the future, another language – or no language at all – might rise to dominance.—
Nicholas Green,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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As long as the world remains fixated on the Jews and Israel, Islamists and their allies can use their overwhelming numbers (and, yes, their financial superiority) to flood the zone with demonizing propaganda and portray themselves as the good guys.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The company reports that comparative tests consistently confirm its superiority over traditional elastomers, especially after aggressive industrial processing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 June 2025
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Further, these resupply robots are able to leverage the advances in robotics and autonomy that both countries have honed from their ongoing battle for aerial drone supremacy.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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As McLaren and Red Bull have vied for supremacy at the front of the F1 pack for almost a year now, the debate about flexi-wings has been intense, relating to both wings on the front and the rear of the car.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The truth about the incident at the Stade de France came out quicker compared to Hillsborough, but the Reds’ reputation had once again been questioned and stained.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Primacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primacy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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