Synonyms of primacy

primacy

noun

ˈprī-mə-sē 

as in dominance

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance

the primacy of calcium for building strong bones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominance
• superiority
• distinction
• supremacy
• reputation
• preeminence
• transcendence
• repute
• paramountcy
• domination
• eminence
• influence
• preponderance
• prepotency
• renown
• noteworthiness
• preponderancy
• prestigiousness
• fame
• power
• celebrity
• prestige
• ascendency
• honor
• glory
• ascendancy
• greatness
• dominion
• ascendance
• stardom
• kudos
• notoriety
• nobleness
• authority
• famousness
• ascendence
• illustriousness
• superstardom
• megastardom
• notableness
• weight
• infamy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insignificance
• inferiority
• mediocrity
• obscurity
• obscureness

Examples of primacy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But what pushes it above the rest is the utter drive of both Max and Herman, as love and competition gain primacy over every aspect of their lives. —Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024

But apparently, California just couldn’t abide this challenge to its primacy as the most witless state in the union. —Noah Rothman, National Review, 23 Sep. 2024

But Democrats in the Trump era have doubled down on their commitment to maintaining the primacy of American power across the globe. —Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Aug. 2024

Meeting the moment requires abandoning a mindset of American primacy and recognizing that the world will be a turbulent place for years to come. —Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024