Synonyms of priority

priority

noun

prī-ˈȯr-ə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• precedence
• right-of-way
• urgency
• preference
• primacy
• order
• preeminence
• succession
• ascendancy
• transcendence
• supremacy
• sequence
• progression
• transcendency
• front burner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of priority

Companies are taking different approaches depending on their industry exposure and strategic priorities, weighing long-term costs such as token pricing, infrastructure, vendor dependence, capital allocation, and whether to diversify AI vendors. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 July 2026

The currently untitled film is in priority development at the label. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Pitching was a priority for the Chicago White Sox during the second day of the MLB draft. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

The researchers say the next priorities are autonomous navigation, better performance in salt water, and longer range and endurance. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026