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priorities

NOUN

first concern

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement preference

STRONG

antecedence lead order precedence preeminence prerogative rank seniority superiority supremacy transcendence

WEAK

crash project greatest importance previousness right of way

Antonyms

STRONG

inferiority last subservience

WEAK

unimportance

Example Sentences

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The new Welsh government said its recently-appointed cabinet would be "setting out their priorities shortly" and would "have a relentless focus on doing what's best for Wales".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

A White House spokesperson said of the cuts at the time that EI-ISAC’s work no longer effectuated the priorities of the Department of Homeland Security.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Evans gives a long answer, pointing to numerous hurdles, be it the shift in locations, the cost of preserving its historic puppets and collection, as well as just managing priorities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Even the buzzy space stuff is tied to national priorities.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Shouldn’t our priorities be food, shelter, and rescue?”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray