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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First and foremost, they expect elected officials to address urgent problems like rising prices and runaway healthcare costs, the lack of affordable housing, poverty and need.

From The Wall Street Journal

"First and foremost, Ran must be brought home," they said.

From BBC

"I am first and foremost in Greenland today to show our strong Danish support for the Greenlandic people," she told reporters.

From BBC

"This milestone belongs first and foremost to the fans around the world whose enthusiasm made it possible," Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman said in a statement.

From BBC

“This milestone belongs first and foremost to the fans around the world whose enthusiasm made it possible,” he said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times

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