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
Who knows the reasons for this choice—band dynamics are a psychedelic kaleidoscope of competing imperatives—but whatever the case, by 2003’s Dear Catastrophe Waitress, Murdoch had been largely restored to creative primacy, on both that record and The Life Pursuit.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Benitez pointed to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the growing primacy of drone warfare as reasons to dramatically expand America’s drone manufacturing capacity.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
The shoes reveal the body with a décolleté cut, connecting to the primacy of the human form which is part of Piccioli’s creative approach at the house.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
That may be a coincidence, though the Grand Slams also have the benefit of not facing any threat to their primacy.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Benitez pointed to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the growing primacy of drone warfare as reasons to dramatically expand America’s drone manufacturing capacity.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
The shoes reveal the body with a décolleté cut, connecting to the primacy of the human form which is part of Piccioli’s creative approach at the house.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
That may be a coincidence, though the Grand Slams also have the benefit of not facing any threat to their primacy.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
Noun
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Japanese macaques adhere to strict hierarchies, and displays of dominance are to be expected.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
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Head coaches come and go, yet those changes haven’t done a thing to quell the Los Angeles Football Club’s opening day dominance.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those who suffer shame as children often cover it up with a false superiority.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The physical superiority of lions over humans has been demonstrated throughout human history—the Romans even exploited it for entertainment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Different legal paths Although the four men were swept into the same investigation, their legal histories diverged — a distinction that will likely shape any effort to obtain restitution.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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The present moment may be witnessing a form of wholesale foreclosure, where the reading of books, and the practice of deep reading, may signal one’s class distinction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, competition for AI supremacy—between companies but also between nations—has only intensified.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Conference supremacy The SEC remained the top conference with nine teams in the poll.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Double-check directions to protect your responsible reputation.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The controversy around ‘mipymes’ Cuba’s private sector has a bad reputation in Miami, where many local politicians and activists have insisted that most businesses are really connected to the Cuban government or are owned by members of the elite in power.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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