Synonyms for priority
praɪˈɔr ɪ ti, -ˈɒr-pri·or·i·ty

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1. precedence, precedency, prioritynoun

   status established in order of importance or urgency

   "...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals"; "national independence takes priority over class struggle"

   Synonyms:
   antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedency, antecedence, precession

   Antonyms:
   subsequence, subsequentness, posteriority

2. priority, antecedence, antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedencynoun

   preceding in time

   Synonyms:
   antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedency, antecedence, precession

   Antonyms:
   posteriority, subsequence, subsequentness

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1. prioritynoun

   Synonyms:
   antecedence, anteriority, precedence

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1. prioritynoun

   Synonyms:
   antecedence, anteriority, precedence

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1. List of paraphrases for "priority":

   priorities, precedence, prioritized, focus, high-priority, primacy, prioritization, prioritised, preference, prioritize, emphasis, prioritisation

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1. Malcolm Fitzpatrick:

   As brown bears are strong and dangerous predators, our first priority is safety -- we must quickly make decisions informed by our experience and expertise to protect our people, guests and our other animals.

2. Trey Gowdy:

   I never say what the priority is; it's all a priority.

3. Christopher Granville:

   What the central bank is doing is in line with what the leadership wants, in a strategic way, Stability is the absolute top priority, rather than avoiding negative growth at all costs.

4. Scott Gottlieb:

   We continue to operate the programs using carryover user fees, and we'll prioritize work that impacts public safety, as this is our foremost priority.

5. Dick Durbin:

   Career professionals put technology as their highest priority. And let me add, in fairness to them, they don't rule out barriers. They don't rule out fences. But that isn't their first priority.