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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First and foremost: You are in good health.

From MarketWatch

Literary authors often declare that they write first and foremost for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added: "First and foremost consumers should get the protections they are entitled to."

From BBC

"Those now seeking Ukraine's help must continue to assist our own defence - first and foremost, our air defence," he said.

From BBC

Xanadu’s association with one of the foremost chip makers lends the company some credibility ahead of its prospective trading debut.

From Barron's