We have given your order highest priority.
Source: tatoeba (20174)
Priority
/pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/
Synonyms for "priority" (188 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
Noun(9 words)
anteriorityprecedenceacademic importanceantecedenceantecedencydegree of importancedibsemphasesemphasis with italics
accentaccomplishmentantecedenceantecedencyantepositionanteriorityanticipationarrangementascendancyauthoritybold frontbrave facebrave frontconcernconcernmentconsequenceconsequentialityconsiderationdeanshipdisplay
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Adjective(4 words)
conceptual valueeducational emphasiseducational focuseducational importance
Strong matches (56)
facadefacefacetfaciafalse frontfavorforeforefrontforegoingforegroundforehandforelandforepartforequarterforesideforewordfrontfront elevationfront manfront matter
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front pagefront positionfront viewfrontagefrontalfrontierfrontispiecegreatnessheadheadinghigh orderhigh rankimmediacyimportimportanceincomparabilityinfluenceinfluentialnessinimitabilityinterestlaple pasleadleadingmajoritymark
Noun(8 words)
Verb(1 words)
gain prominence
Determiner(1 words)
its importance
Related words (94)
materialitymeritmomentnoteobverseone upmanshipone-upmanshiporderorderingparamountcyprecedenceprecedencyprecedingprecessionprecursorpredominancepredominationpreeminenceprefacepreference
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prefixprefixationpreludepreponderanceprepotenceprepotencyprerogativepressureprestigeprimacyprivilegeprominenceprosceniumprothesisrankrightright-of-wayself-importancesenioritysignificanceskillstaturestresssuccesssuperioritysupremacythe leadtop prioritytranscendencetranscendencyurgencyvaluevanvirtuosityweightweightinesswindow dressingworth
Noun(33 words)
matter greatlymattered in the endmattered mostmatteringmatters greatlymatters of importancemost importantoutrankingoverridesoverridingovershadowingprecedencypreeminencepreeminentpreferentialpreoccupationpressingprimary goalprincipalprioritized
Preposition(1 words)
of prime importance
Adjective(2 words)
pressing issuestrong emphasis
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: anteriority, precedence, academic importance, accent, accomplishment.
- Sentence evidence is available for priority, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "priority".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "priority"
Keep "priority" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "priority" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "priority", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "priority" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
12 entriesCollocations
7 entrieshigh prioritypriority levelpriority listpriority queuepriority tasksset prioritytop priority
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
6 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
Our top priority is to settle this dispute once and for all, so we are ready to meet them halfway.
Source: tatoeba (23408)
This duty has priority over all others.
Source: tatoeba (57543)
Job security is a priority over wages.
Source: tatoeba (241842)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "priority"?
Closest matches include anteriority, precedence, academic importance, accent, accomplishment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "priority"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
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