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as in main
coming before all others in importance
Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department
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as in first
coming before all others in time or order
when the foremost person in line tripped, everyone had to stop
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Recent Examples of foremost
The London School of Economics and Political Science is one of the foremost social science universities in the world.
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London School Of Economics, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
One of the world's foremost innovators in the undersung art of nail shapes, Cardi B, just debuted a manicure that defies geometric convention on the 2025 Grammys red carpet.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
Narrowing participation There are a number of programs researchers are worried about, foremost among them efforts that funding agencies have made to draw underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, into the STEM fields.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
Since then, Auschwitz has become the foremost symbol of the Holocaust’s atrocities.
—Natalia Romik / Madę By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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London School Of Economics, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
One of the world's foremost innovators in the undersung art of nail shapes, Cardi B, just debuted a manicure that defies geometric convention on the 2025 Grammys red carpet.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
Narrowing participation There are a number of programs researchers are worried about, foremost among them efforts that funding agencies have made to draw underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, into the STEM fields.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
Since then, Auschwitz has become the foremost symbol of the Holocaust’s atrocities.
—Natalia Romik / Madę By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Join 8 others in the comments View Comments Tesla, BYD’s main rival, has released similar Full Self-Driving features in the US for a subscription fee of $99 a month or a one time payment of $8,000.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Scottsdale crash was caused by mechanical failure, specifically the collapse of the left main landing gear.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Richard Painter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota who was the chief ethics lawyer in the administration of President George W. Bush, told CNN in a phone interview that Musk must recuse himself from anything to do with the CFPB or risk violating criminal conflict of interest law.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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John McConnell McConnell, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, was nominated by Obama in 2011.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Maryland trailed 22-15 after the first quarter then trimmed that deficit to just two entering halftime, erasing its slow start by closing the half on a 7-0 run and making its eventual comeback more manageable.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Prince Harry Reveals His Candid 'Wish' for Invictus Games at 10 Years (Exclusive) Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle memorably made their first public appearance as a couple during a wheelchair tennis match at the 2017 Toronto Games.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The initial deadline Thursday was postponed until Monday because of the court battle.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Taylor is wearing the T initial chain from the Grammys as a necklace vs her upper thigh!—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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In a bit of good-natured trash talking, the Kansas City Star and the Inquirer decided to see which team has the supreme sense of style.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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This approach reflects a flawed strategy of attempting to engage Ali Khamenei [the supreme leader of Iran] diplomatically while ignoring Iran’s oil smuggling.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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In the past two years, 55% to 60% of clients have been men who cited sports wagering as their primary type of gambling, Whelan said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The motion also would have quashed the grand jury selected to investigate the Jan. 16 Democratic primary runoff for the 21st District senatorial seat.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Halftime report The Kings only trailed by eight following a 3-pointer by Fox with 7:58 to play in the second quarter, but the Thunder staged a 21-6 run to take a commanding lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Boston outscored Chicago 41-28, led by as many as 19 points and took a commanding 68-51 lead into halftime.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foremost. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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