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, is Trump sick—and how seriously?

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

"First and foremost, my thoughts are with the family of the person who has sadly lost their life, and with those who have been seriously injured", the PM wrote on X.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Chinese imports of oil fell by around three million barrels a day, yet there was little visible sign of disruption in the world’s second-largest economy and foremost manufacturing powerhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

We caught up with Grace to chat about working with Hollywood’s foremost expert on alien life, her role and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Her parents had sent Hatsue to Mrs. Shigemura with the intent that the girl would not forget that she was first and foremost Japanese.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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