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
At the highest level of geopolitics, primacy in chips is central to power, and for the past eight years the world’s fastest, most valuable chips have been made only in Taiwan and South Korea.
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Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
The primacy of a stout relief corps in October makes Miller a potential star acquisition.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
On the one hand, Williams emphasises the primacy of class over race in the US.
—Book Marks
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Hamas’ political wing has typically enjoyed primacy, but in recent years, the Qassam Brigades have increasingly operated without the political wing’s consent.
—Grant Rumley, Foreign Affairs, 9 Mar. 2017
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Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
The primacy of a stout relief corps in October makes Miller a potential star acquisition.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
On the one hand, Williams emphasises the primacy of class over race in the US.
—Book Marks
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Hamas’ political wing has typically enjoyed primacy, but in recent years, the Qassam Brigades have increasingly operated without the political wing’s consent.
—Grant Rumley, Foreign Affairs, 9 Mar. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
Noun
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But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The dominance of Wilson, Langley and Moroney will be welcomed as a signpost for the many who have championed the underdog role of women in country in recent years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Timothy Olyphant, again, sells the superiority well.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Originally from Ohio, Howard would whisper-speak his lectures to a crowded room, describing with fatigued superiority people (including his family) who couldn’t properly appreciate Nijinsky.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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America’s supremacy in chip designing is uncontested.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement For an administration that claims to be concerned about maintaining technological and scientific supremacy against international rivals, the political warfare on higher education makes no sense.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Combining a western visual lexicon with deeply specific national themes, Sholay’s reputation has only grown over the intervening half-century since it was made.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Primacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primacy. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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