Synonyms of primacy

primacy

noun

ˈprī-mə-sē 

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

• dominance
• superiority
• distinction
• supremacy
• reputation
• preeminence
• transcendence
• repute
• paramountcy
• domination
• eminence
• preponderance
• influence
• prepotency
• renown
• noteworthiness
• preponderancy
• prestigiousness
• fame
• power
• celebrity
• prestige
• honor
• glory
• ascendancy
• greatness
• dominion
• ascendance
• stardom
• kudos
• nobleness
• notoriety
• authority
• famousness
• illustriousness
• superstardom
• megastardom
• notableness
• weight
• infamy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insignificance
• inferiority
• mediocrity
• obscurity
• obscureness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of primacy

The new reading wars, in that sense, are largely about the primacy of taste. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Yet the diverging political and regulatory attention paid to the two industries makes increasingly little sense, given the bond market’s growing primacy in the financial system, and its ability to also cause mayhem. — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Furthermore, the president and close advisers argue that the paramount concern is ensuring the United States wins the AI race against China, maintaining both economic primacy and national security. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

This feels like the ultimate primacy problem that the Panthers have battled since 2024. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026