above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

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In the 1930s, 18th-century French furniture was prized above all else, while a Picasso still life went unsold at auction; today, the reverse is true. Magnus Resch, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025 Star columnist Vahe Gregorian explains why envy, above all else, has caused that to happen. Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025 President Trump has shown time and time again that his loyalty lies with the American people and our great nation above all else. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 This is a Trump presidency with a sharper and clearer mission: focus more than ever on the issues that resonate with everyday Americans, like housing and keeping us out of forever wars, and, above all else, putting America first. Cole Marting, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for above all 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Feb. 2025.

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