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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of primacy
Arizona is the 34th state to receive primacy over its injection wells regulation program.
—
Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Anora had its youth appeal, its scrappy upstart distributor in Neon, and Sean Baker on the campaign trail talking about the primacy of the theatrical experience.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Adapted from Bernard-Marie Koltès’s play ‘Black Battles with Dogs’, Denis’ riveting drama gives primacy to her actors – their dialogues expressing inner desires and articulating the broader societal inequities that prevail between those who reside on either side of the fence.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
For a while, Israeli and Palestinian leaders invested in diplomacy, gambled on its effectiveness, and trusted in its primacy over force, out of political calculation, tactical considerations, or both.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for primacy
Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Anora had its youth appeal, its scrappy upstart distributor in Neon, and Sean Baker on the campaign trail talking about the primacy of the theatrical experience.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Adapted from Bernard-Marie Koltès’s play ‘Black Battles with Dogs’, Denis’ riveting drama gives primacy to her actors – their dialogues expressing inner desires and articulating the broader societal inequities that prevail between those who reside on either side of the fence.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
For a while, Israeli and Palestinian leaders invested in diplomacy, gambled on its effectiveness, and trusted in its primacy over force, out of political calculation, tactical considerations, or both.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for primacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
Noun
-
China has rapidly modernized its navy and air force, adding aircraft carriers, advanced destroyers, and long-range missiles to challenge US dominance in the western Pacific.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters have been Co-CEOs there since 2023, presiding over a period of share price growth and continued dominance in streaming despite initial skepticism about the dual arrangement.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
But those cameras don’t fit in your pocket, which is why the iPhone has long been, and continues to be, the best camera for anyone who wants to move light, fast, and far—and the updates to the sensors reinforce its superiority.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
-
With over 600 DEXs now operating according to Grvt’s estimates, pure technological superiority or lower fees no longer guarantee success.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Asteroids are larger rocks in space, but there's no official distinction.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
-
One crucial distinction, though, comes from how the question is phrased.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In contrast, they were considered right-wing if they were propelled by racial supremacy, misogyny or opposition to liberal agendas.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Again, multiple collectives competing against each other was an issue all over the country, including at Penn State’s main competition for Big Ten supremacy.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Neither figure is overly impressive for a brand whose reputation rests on performance.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
-
Meeting between the community and Skateland leadership Much of the community's concerns stemmed from years of management that allowed the skating rink to develop a bad reputation, due to fights and shootings.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Primacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primacy. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share