Definitions

foremost

[fawr-mohst, -muhst, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌmoʊst, -məst, ˈfoʊr- /

ADJECTIVE

first in rank, order

Synonyms

WEAK

A number one A-1 arch at the cutting edge at the leading edge champion chief front head headmost heavy heavy stuff heavyweight highest hot stuff hotdog hotshot inaugural initial leading most important number one original paramount preeminent premier primary prime primo principal supreme

Antonyms

WEAK

inferior last least lowest secondary unimportant

Example Sentences

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Podhoretz and his friend Irving Kristol—also a Brooklyn Jew and a former leftist—were the two foremost exponents of neoconservatism.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added: "When we talk about the Mediterranean diet, we're talking about our wonderful Italian cuisine, which shares its principles, first and foremost those of balance and variety."

From BBC

“It is first and foremost really bold, unique perspectives and storytelling that these artists are bringing to us,” says Hernandez.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Murray called on the EA to provide more clarity and said the body needs to "ensure that their approach is first and foremost child-centred before making any cuts or budgeting to transport".

From BBC

"The result wasn't about wanting, first and foremost, to give the prize to Nnena as a neurodiverse artist. That wasn't a driving factor," he said.

From BBC

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