as in precedence
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
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Recent Examples of priority
Its Radio Spectrum Policy Group has recommended that 540 MHz of the upper band is designated for priority mobile use with decisions on the additional 160 MHz (or potentially 125 MHz) delayed until the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27).
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Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
But the president has since requested to add other Republican priorities, like bans on mail-in voting and transgender athletes' participation in women's sports.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The founders building through the downturn are focused on different priorities.
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Anastasia Chernikova,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
But the president has since requested to add other Republican priorities, like bans on mail-in voting and transgender athletes' participation in women's sports.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The founders building through the downturn are focused on different priorities.
—
Anastasia Chernikova,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priority
precedence
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The controversy began during a segment on the French sports network L’Équipe when presenter France Pierron argued that participating in the World Cup was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should take precedence over family obligations.
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And when autonomy and sustainability take precedence, growth can come under pressure.
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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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