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precedence
nounas inhighest in rank; first in order
Example Sentences
He coached while scouts on press row stared at their screens, images of the flames taking precedence over any play calls.
Yes, a second-term drop has precedence, but considering the drama — including a felony conviction and assassination attempts — that surrounded the 2024 campaign, this dip was remarkable.
Three weeks ago, Musk said that the Moon is a “distraction” and that a manned mission to the Red Planet would take precedence over moon bases.
Protecting delicate skin and elaborate makeup took precedence over the long-standing tradition of holding the inauguration outside.
Just like in so many other industries — agricultural and beyond — profit all too often takes precedence over human rights and dignity.
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Words related toprecedence are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the wordprecedence. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.
advantagenounas inbenefit; favored position or circumstance
nounas inbenefit; favored position or circumstance
- aid
- ascendancy
- asset
- assistance
- authority
- avail
- benefit
- blessing
- boon
- break
- comfort
- convenience
- dominance
- edge
- eminence
- expediency
- favor
- gain
- good
- gratification
- help
- hold
- improvement
- influence
- interest
- lead
- leeway
- leg up
- leverage
- luck
- mastery
- odds
- position
- power
- pre-eminence
- precedence
- preference
- prestige
- prevalence
- profit
- protection
- recognition
- resources
- return
- sanction
- superiority
- support
- supremacy
- upper hand
- utility
- wealth
advantagesnounas inbenefit; favored position or circumstance
nounas inbenefit; favored position or circumstance
- aid
- ascendancy
- asset
- assistance
- authority
- avail
- blessing
- boon
- break
- choice
- comfort
- convenience
- dominance
- edge
- eminence
- expediency
- favor
- gain
- good
- gratification
- help
- hold
- improvement
- influence
- interest
- lead
- leeway
- leverage
- luck
- mastery
- odds
- position
- power
- pre-eminence
- precedence
- preference
- prestige
- prevalence
- profit
- protection
- recognition
- resources
- return
- sanction
- starting
- superiority
- support
- supremacy
- upper hand
- utility
- wealth
ascendenciesnounas indomination
nounas indomination
ascendencynounas indomination
nounas indomination
circumstancesnounas instate of affairs in one's life
nounas instate of affairs in one's life
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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