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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Adjective
Just as Russia has declined in its military might since the break-up of the Soviet Union a generation ago, Grossfeld says, its status as one of the globe’s foremost space powers has likewise slipped away.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
But all that nuttiness took place a long time ago, under the influence, and, according to the world’s foremost Ozzy authority, such is not really the case.
—Erik Hedegaard, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Adverb
Building a New Credit Profile in Canada First and foremost, those seeking to build a Canadian credit profile should develop a deeper understanding of the credit-forward basics in Canada.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 July 2025
There are many impressive elements of this goal to unpack, with the crucial pass that unlocked the attack foremost among them.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foremost. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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