Chief
Chief adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Incidental is an antonym for chief.
Nearby Word: chiefly
Incidental
Incidental adjective - Lacking importance.
Usage example: we still have to work out a few incidental details, but the proposal is largely complete
Both words in one sentence
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An incidental conversation in the second game features an Alliance Gunnery Chief reaming out some recruits for not treating the main gun on their dreadnaught with enough respect.
Source: Drill Sergeant Nasty
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