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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
The foundation of American primacy since World War II has been federal support for basic science.
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Imran Khalid,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
India, in fact, holds this primacy, with many hundreds of new films released every year.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
Following the Nuremberg trials, Ferencz dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice and the primacy of the law.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Any bold idea for the future of Chicago and its transportation system should question the primacy of personal vehicles.
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Gia Biagi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Imran Khalid,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
India, in fact, holds this primacy, with many hundreds of new films released every year.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
Following the Nuremberg trials, Ferencz dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice and the primacy of the law.
—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Any bold idea for the future of Chicago and its transportation system should question the primacy of personal vehicles.
—
Gia Biagi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
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SpaceX just notched a remarkable launch-dominance milestone.
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At the time of merger talks there was speculation the Gurnee Mariano’s wouldn’t make the cut because of the nearby Jewel’s long-time — the company name has been around since 1932 –market dominance across the region.
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.
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Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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On Wednesday, Grier proved his absolute supremacy once again, swinging a deal to land defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres.
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Tencent, from China, and Sony, from Japan, vie with Microsoft for supremacy at the top of the gaming leaderboard.
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Arie has a reputation of advocating for self-empowerment and social consciousness in her music, as well as being outspoken on race and cultural identity issues.
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If the job of a debut album is to introduce an artist to the world, while a sophomore album reinforces their reputation, then a third album offers a channel for artists to expand beyond the familiar tricks and peculiarities that shot them to fame in the first place.
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“Primacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primacy. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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