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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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Its results are often used to guide public health policy and shape global health research priorities.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Its explanation: a single sentence about portfolio priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"There is a broad consensus on foreign policy priorities," political scientist Nils Muiznieks told AFP, adding that the new government was also like to keep strong solidarity with Ukraine.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

He told MSPs the government would concentrate on the "priorities of the people", including bringing down NHS waiting lists, expanding funded childcare and providing support to first-time buyers.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Over a five- year partnership, these two radically different men with often conflicting priorities had forged a surprisingly harmonious relationship, but decisions about Seabiscuit’s racing and training schedule had repeatedly caused tension between them.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand