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 among the arguments in favor, is the increasing unwind of the dollar debasement trade which was a popular and well-documented strategy last year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Foremost among the misconceptions was the belief that immigration would be the primary lens through which Latinos would always see the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

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

Foremost among them is the unfairly maligned passive voice: Laius was killed by Oedipus, as opposed to Oedipus killed Laius.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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