headmost

adjective

ˈhed-ˌmōst How to pronounce headmost (audio)
Definition of headmostnext
as in first
coming before all others in time or order the headmost horse shied at the sight of a snake

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headmost
  1. first
  2. initial
  3. maiden
  4. foremost
  5. original
  6. inaugural
Adjective
  • The first third of the book is largely takes place in the faux-medieval village from Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World.
    Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • As China’s first nuclear test in 1964 prompted India to test a weapon in 1974, which in turn drove Pakistan to accelerate its nuclear program and test a weapon in 1998, in the long run, Israel’s escalating military campaign may constitute Iran’s final incentive to cross the nuclear threshold.
    Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of first
Adjective
  • The trust would be funded in installments over several years, beginning with an initial installment of about $65 million and growing by $10 million to $13 million for the next several years.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • On Thursday, the market will receive initial jobless claims data, offering a snapshot of the labor market’s health, along with the Producer Price Index (PPI) and core PPI data.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of initial
Adjective
  • Collins reached the quarterfinals in Paris during her maiden Olympics before an abdominal injury forced her to retire against Iga Swiatek.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • For many straight men, their maiden journey to a strip club is an obligatory rite of passage, but for Baker, the incident was more fraught.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of maiden
Adjective
  • After a brief impression of Judy, Paris offered some insight into one of the girls’ foremost comedic influences growing up.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Alex Sarian, the president and CEO of Arts Commons, one of Canada’s foremost centers for the arts, thinks the answer is a crisis of relevance.
    Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of foremost
Adjective
  • Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, where courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Last season, the inaugural in-season tournament was called, well, the NBA In-Season Tournament.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Keith tossed five touchdowns and had an interception near the goal line to lead Northwood to a 31-17 victory against Trabuco Hills in the inaugural Division 2 championship game.
    Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of inaugural
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