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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"Theatre is first and foremost a recreation. But it is not just a children's playground; it can be recreation for people who like to stretch their minds."

From Barron's

If Zelensky were to dismiss Yermak, he would lose his foremost emissary to the U.S. since the start of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m first and foremost grateful that Daisy has been strong enough to hang in there,” Koerner said.

From Los Angeles Times

Phelan said that keeping workers employed and the yard ready for future projects was “of foremost concern.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Uchis is among pop’s foremost fantasists; her music invites the listener to get lost in an expertly appointed dreamland.

From Los Angeles Times

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