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foremost

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adjective

fore·​most ˈfȯr-ˌmōst How to pronounce foremost (audio)
1
: first in a series or progression
Safety is their foremost concern.
2
: of first rank or position : preeminent
He is the foremost authority on the American Civil War period.

foremost

2 of 2

adverb

1
: in the first place
2
: most importantly
first and foremost

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century. wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
But yeah, my first and foremost goal is always to entertain. Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022 And so Morris is making the most of her time in the spotlight, her platform powered first and foremost by the strength of her music. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 Kentshire Galleries has been one of the foremost dealers of fine antique and period jewelry, furniture, and objets d’art. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 One is among California’s foremost critics of public-sector labor unions. Sam Deanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 To discover Frederick Douglass — one of the foremost figures in American history — consider the opening salvo of his bestselling 1845 autobiography. Donna M. Owens, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2022 This exhibit at the Delaware estate documents Jackie Kennedy’s renovation of the Executive Mansion and the astounding results of her collaboration with H.F. du Pont, the foremost American furniture specialist of his day. Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 Here is another post, on the acoustics of America’s foremost concert hall — kind of an interesting subject. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Aug. 2022 In 1990, towns across Wisconsin devoted 47.8% of their operating and capital spending to road maintenance and construction — one of the foremost functions of town governments, given that most do not provide law enforcement. Jason Stein, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2022
Adverb
Well, first and foremost, Margaret, thank you for having me and thank you for lifting this circumstance up. CBS News, 11 Sep. 2022 First and foremost, Imelda Staunton will portray Queen Elizabeth, with Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip. Andy Meek, BGR, 9 Sep. 2022 First and foremost, keeping extremist politicians on the platform contributes to the efflorescence of toxicity that makes the site radioactive to potential buyers. WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 First and foremost, the Edge 1040 is a GPS device that tracks your rides using multi-band GNSS for better location accuracy. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 8 Sep. 2022 First and foremost, while other teams are developing reliable, power arms, the Diamondbacks have had difficulty churning out their own. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 First and foremost, future money could be at stake. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 But first and foremost—and by its own definition—Montblanc is a source of inspiration, holding the prospect of the discovery of oneself and the world through the potency of the handwritten word. Nancy Olson, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Remembrances described Haley as a charismatic and beloved leader, a distinguished dresser and, foremost, a public servant to those most in need. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Adverb

Middle English formest, from Old English, superlative of forma first; akin to Old High German fruma advantage, Old English fore fore

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of foremost was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing foremost

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