as in priority
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important
his merchandise order takes precedence because we received it first
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Relevance
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Recent Examples of precedence
In manufacturing, keeping OT systems online may take precedence over administrative tools.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Williams agreed on a preliminary basis, citing the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution, which says federal law takes precedence over state and local laws.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
With the sun in your fourth house of home, your emotional needs continue to take precedence as there is a stronger desire to nurture your personal life and living space.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Sometimes hate takes precedence over everything else, no matter the cost.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Williams agreed on a preliminary basis, citing the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution, which says federal law takes precedence over state and local laws.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
With the sun in your fourth house of home, your emotional needs continue to take precedence as there is a stronger desire to nurture your personal life and living space.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Sometimes hate takes precedence over everything else, no matter the cost.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for precedence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precedence
priority
Noun
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Rebuilding After Wildfires With rebuilding now a priority in many communities, California is leading the way.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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However, the Bills still lack true deep-field speed, and on top of that, finding a player who can develop into a key piece of their passing attack to help draw attention from other receivers could easily become a priority next offseason.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Precedence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precedence. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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