Synonyms of precedence

precedence

noun

ˈpre-sə-dən(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• priority
• right-of-way
• order
• urgency
• succession
• preference
• primacy
• ascendency
• preeminence
• supremacy
• ascendancy
• progression
• sequence
• transcendence
• transcendency
• front burner

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• back burner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precedence

However, past City Attorney, Jan Goldsmith, posits that the City Charter has language that allows this service to be outsourced and that the Charter takes precedence. —Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025

Quick decisions take precedence over nuanced discussions, but short-term efficiency often leads to long-term friction. —Chaitra Vedullapalli, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

From making cookies with Mindy Kaling to learning about Japanese polishing face masks with Vicky Tsai, Markle knows conversation with these friends takes precedence over perfecting any recipe or product. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025

The hope now for David Cassirer and his family is that the 9th Circuit will interpret the California law passed last year to take precedence over federal law. —Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025