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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Foremost, under his tenure, the transformation of the BBC to meet the challenges in a world of unprecedented change and competition is well underway.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Atkinson said that Foremost Insurance recently canceled her home insurance policy, saying the hill behind her home would be indefensible in a fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

Foremost among them, aside from Sanada, is Anna Sawai as Mariko, a haunted noblewoman and Christian convert whom Toranaga assigns to Blackthorne as his interpreter and minder.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2024

Her father was named chairman of Foremost Group following her death.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Foremost went twelve of the king’s household-men, Riders of renown.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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