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

Alexis’s view The differing approaches between the US and China to court South Africa speaks volumes about Pretoria’s relationship with the world’s two largest economies — and the strategic priorities of all three. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Begich said he and Kreiss-Tomkins, both former state lawmakers, share many of the same priorities. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

The fertility rate reflects the priorities that emerge when decisions have to be made. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Leaders should create clear priorities, decision points, ownership and change rules so teams are not constantly negotiating scope under pressure. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The School Board’s decision to dedicate 90% of these referendum dollars directly to teachers, education professionals and frontline support staff recognizes where our priorities should be. — Roberto Fernandez Iii, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026