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
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
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Pamela Furr, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
My foremost camera concern is image quality, and that’s where Apple really cannot hang with cheaper Android alternatives.
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Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Bove made the mistake of directing this corrupt order to Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who despite being a staunch and longtime conservative understood her role foremost as a public servant charged with upholding the law.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
—Pamela Furr, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
My foremost camera concern is image quality, and that’s where Apple really cannot hang with cheaper Android alternatives.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Yes—in fact, some historians believe Stonehenge is foremost a burial site.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Bove made the mistake of directing this corrupt order to Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who despite being a staunch and longtime conservative understood her role foremost as a public servant charged with upholding the law.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foremost
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foremost. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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