- superlative of early.
earliest
Example Sentences
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As a nod to the building’s legacy, where Hollywood’s earliest icons broke away from major studios to control their own work, AJU Continuum has launched its own in-house booking team for the live entertainment venue.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
On Sunday, the top temperatures could hit 30C, making it the earliest day a heatwave could be declared in a few spots in England.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
The three earliest surviving tarot decks are the stars here, and make for a fascinating history and a sumptuous visual feast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
It won’t be eligible to join the S&P 500 until June 2027 at the earliest.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Please report to the theater at your earliest convenience, but no later than the eighth of April,’ at such and such an address, Saint Petersburg.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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