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Primacy

Verb / ˈpraɪmʌsi: / Another word for primacy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Primacy refers to the state or condition of being first in importance, rank, or influence.

Synonyms & similar words

supremacy dominance preeminence leadership priority superiority ascendancy sovereignty authority control command influence predominance hegemony mastery domination eminent paramount

Example sentences

  1. The primacy of education is crucial for personal growth.
  2. She asserted her primacy in the field of science.
  3. The company's primacy in the market helped it gain a competitive edge.
  4. He aimed to achieve primacy in his chosen sport.
  5. The primacy of kindness should never be underestimated.

Quotes

  • The primacy of the mind does not consist in the mind's ability to throw a wide net of information, but in its ability to pick out the essential. - Abraham Joshua Heschel
  • The primacy of any church is given by Christ alone, and not by any human authority. - Charles Hodge
  • The primacy of the image, or rather of the imaginary, is constitutive of the modern world. - Jean Baudrillard

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