fore·most
ˈfȯr-ˌmōst 
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.
1
: in the first place
2
: most importantly
first and foremost
Synonyms
Adjective
Examples of foremost in a Sentence
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
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024
After an ignominious year as the city’s foremost migrant services provider, the Adams administration is parting ways with DocGo and its wasteful emergency contract.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
Morris has assumed several roles in Biden’s life, foremost as his lawyer, but also his friend, confidant and bankroller.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
Young coached quarterbacks and used the lessons learned from Walsh, whom many consider the foremost offensive coach in football history, against other Menlo opponents.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024
After an ignominious year as the city’s foremost migrant services provider, the Adams administration is parting ways with DocGo and its wasteful emergency contract.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
Adverb
In a way, this first episode suggests that Jarecki and Durst are connected foremost by a shared vanity.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
Morris has assumed several roles in Biden’s life, foremost as his lawyer, but also his friend, confidant and bankroller.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foremost. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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