above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

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Various progressive impulses and reforms of the Roosevelt and Wilson eras, New Deal programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps, and above all, the Black Freedom Struggle built on and descended from this civic populist legacy. Harry Boyte and Trygve Throntveit, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025 And above all else, buying bitcoin has to be predicated on the belief that demand will continue to rise. Taesik Yoon, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Studies involving these prehistoric creatures often rely on teeth above all else; a durable enamel coating helps teeth fossilize reliably, although enamel thickness differs among dinosaur species. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025 For instance, their tendency to overcommit and prioritize work above all else can lead to stress, burnout and emotional disconnection. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for above all 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of above all was in the 14th century

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“Above all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20all. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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