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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So first and foremost, respect your cleaning lady by being honest and terminate the professional relationship — and also stay true to your own convictions and respect your relationship with yourself.

From MarketWatch

First and foremost, he had to figure out what to feed it.

From Literature

"I think of myself as an actor first and foremost," he explained.

From BBC

First and foremost, they expect elected officials to address urgent problems like rising prices and runaway healthcare costs, the lack of affordable housing, poverty and need.

From The Wall Street Journal

"First and foremost, Ran must be brought home," they said.

From BBC

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