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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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Many of today’s teens aren’t looking for jobs because competing priorities like college prep, sports and other extracurriculars, including content creation, take up their time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

In the 2027 draft budget released by the city this month, the Police Department’s top two priorities were recruiting and retaining employees, and improving response times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

Even the buzzy space stuff is tied to national priorities.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The center had a brand-new president whom everyone was raving about, and one of his top priorities was improving community outreach.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama