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
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.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 May 2025
Coogler was deeply moved by the clear primacy of Tatiana in Grant’s short life.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
This humanitarian principle, as well as the primacy of the United States in medtech innovation and the restoration of American health, are at stake.
—Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
If Washington walks away or accepts Beijing’s primacy in the region, other countries’ strategic autonomy would shrink.
—Lynn Kuok, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 May 2025
Coogler was deeply moved by the clear primacy of Tatiana in Grant’s short life.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
This humanitarian principle, as well as the primacy of the United States in medtech innovation and the restoration of American health, are at stake.
—Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
If Washington walks away or accepts Beijing’s primacy in the region, other countries’ strategic autonomy would shrink.
—Lynn Kuok, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
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By strategically leveraging its dominance in PCs and cloud computing, Microsoft is set to redefine enterprise AI.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Either result will represent a change from the recent dominance of a brilliant Real Madrid, who have won the biggest prize in six of the past 11 seasons.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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During an interview with Josh Martinez of Z100 on Superstar Crossover, Ospreay stated AEW's superiority in the current wrestling landscape.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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And they’ve been romanticized for nearly as long by foreign travelers who see an espresso bar and long counter full of hot foods, panini, and piles of prosciutto as a sign of culinary superiority.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2025
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The key distinction in astrophysical environments is the presence of magnetic fields, which fundamentally alter the nature of turbulent flows.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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That distinction unequivocally belongs to Scheffler, who revealed why that is the case after his PGA Championship victory.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Global Competition Is Fiercer Than Ever While the U.S. once held an undisputed lead in R&D, nations such as China, Germany and Japan are rapidly closing the gap, vying for supremacy in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum science and sustainable energy technologies.—
Justin Schwartz,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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And while the watch world has had a Formula 1 obsession as of late—as brands compete for supremacy in the sport—this watch actually flew under the radar for a time, with Leclerc wearing it all the way back at the Bahrain GP a month ago without anyone really noticing.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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Made-In is a newer cookware brand that has quickly gained momentum and a positive reputation in professional kitchens over the past few years.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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Myeong Eun-won (Kim Hye-in), a Hospital Playlist alum who has proven herself to care more about her reputation than her patients or her colleagues, has put herself in for the job.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
19 May 2025
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“Primacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primacy. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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