as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the primacy of calcium for building strong bones
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Recent Examples of primacy
To maintain primacy, the German marque has completed a major refresh of its flagship sedan for 2027.
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Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
The foundation of American primacy since World War II has been federal support for basic science.
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Imran Khalid,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
There was a little dustup over single-payer health care — reflecting the primacy of that issue among progressive activists.
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Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
India, in fact, holds this primacy, with many hundreds of new films released every year.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
The foundation of American primacy since World War II has been federal support for basic science.
—
Imran Khalid,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
There was a little dustup over single-payer health care — reflecting the primacy of that issue among progressive activists.
—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
India, in fact, holds this primacy, with many hundreds of new films released every year.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for primacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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Even casual soccer fans know about Lionel Messi and his dominance (six goals already).
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These early precedents in fictional brutality also weaken Thomson’s next point, about literature’s superiority.
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Part of the reason for this is the Dodgers have entered a boring-great stage of hegemony, in which their superiority over the rest of the league is so pronounced that there is little to discuss on a day-to-day basis.
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The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
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It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
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Long story short, the new Free tent jumps right into the same minimal weight lane as other those other new ultralight freestanding tents, ready to battle it out for backcountry supremacy.
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In addition to the WBO and WBA titles, supremacy at 154 pounds, which could lead to a unification fight with Sebastian Fundora or Josh Kelly and a possible spot in the pound-for-pound rankings.
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Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
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Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.
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“Primacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primacy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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