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
Visa Direct helps financial institutions to solidify account primacy by embedding real-time cross-border capabilities that keep SMBs transacting within their ecosystem—reducing outflows to other providers, improving future cross-sell opportunities.
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Visa Contributor, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
There have been fewer cancellations and better on-time performance, a particular challenge given that Amtrak trains along the northeast corridor have primacy.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The Tony & Ziva trailer suggests that this spinoff will strike a pointedly different tone than the anchor series or any of its previous spinoffs by bringing comedy up to the same level of primacy as action.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
Disruptive, radical innovation is necessary to maintain American primacy in AI.
—Mike Kubzansky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Visa Contributor, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
There have been fewer cancellations and better on-time performance, a particular challenge given that Amtrak trains along the northeast corridor have primacy.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The Tony & Ziva trailer suggests that this spinoff will strike a pointedly different tone than the anchor series or any of its previous spinoffs by bringing comedy up to the same level of primacy as action.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
Disruptive, radical innovation is necessary to maintain American primacy in AI.
—Mike Kubzansky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primacy
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Known for his dominance on both ends of the floor, Diarra was named the Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in his BAL career.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Those two teams have won nine of the past 12 Grand Tour titles, and their spending matches their dominance.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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Being the world's most valuable company is not a sign of permanent superiority.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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What To Know According to a French intelligence report shared with the Associated Press, Chinese diplomats worked to publicize the downing of Rafale jets during the conflict while promoting the superiority of Chinese fighter aircraft.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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The third annual South Florida Wing Bash will feature more than 20 chefs vying for supremacy for a panel of judges, as well as for the coveted People’s Choice Award.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Chinese artificial intelligence companies are gaining ground globally, challenging U.S. supremacy and intensifying a potential AI arms race.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Hong Kong perfected this approach over the last few decades, building its reputation through observation and thoughtful adaptation.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As a professional cartographer, his reputation and ability to make a living is on the line if his map was found to be less than useful.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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“Primacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primacy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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