Synonyms of priorities

priorities

noun

plural of priority

as in precedences

the right to one's attention before other things considered less important

the committee has decided to give your request priority, so you'll have a meeting early tomorrow morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• precedences
• rights-of-way
• urgencies
• preferences
• orders
• primacies
• sequences
• successions
• transcendences
• supremacies
• progressions
• preeminences
• ascendancies
• transcendencies
• front burners

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• back burners

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of priorities

Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 2nd House of Money and Self-Worth, bringing a shift around cost, comfort, or priorities. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

Though Overton and Kennedy have worked closely on a range of health priorities, some people familiar with the dynamic questioned how the two would mesh if Overton moves from the White House to an FDA role that is technically subordinate to Kennedy. — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

On some of the progressive priorities she's campaigned on, including Medicare for All and free universal childcare and pre-K, Nixon argued that the issues underscore concerns about health and safety that cross party lines. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Overton would also need to tend to the priorities of Kennedy’s health movement, some members of which are already skeptical of her. — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

The deputy city manager also will assist the city manager in implementing the council’s priorities and goals, said the report. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

The caucus’ priorities are most evident in this year’s elections. — Jack Harvel august 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

First, provide clarity about the problem and the few priorities that will define success. — Basant Singh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026