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

Independence Is Intentionally Taught Building independence is a significant part of Montessori education – and a priority for many parents. — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

While some social media users believe loneliness creators encourage self-love, some online users and experts criticize them for encouraging isolation amid a time when the World Health Organization has made loneliness a global health priority. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Choose the true priority, name what can wait, and give people a clear timeline. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

No serious plan can protect every priority, avoid every sacrifice and satisfy both parties completely. — Carolyn Bourdeaux, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026