above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

Examples of above all in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The novel takes care to pay homage to the contributions of Black men who put family above all else. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 1 June 2024 Come spring, green markets are piled with rhubarb stalks, which are consumed as cake, pastries, preserves and, above all, in a fizzy drink called schorle, a spritzer. Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 1 June 2024 Celeb Check-in But above all, staying physically healthy by taking her vitamins is a major priority for the captain of the San Diego Wave FC, which is why she’s teamed up with Nature Made on its new Pickle- Flavored Multivitamin Gummies. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024 Don’t let the shoes’ battered look fool you: The company prizes its artisanship above all else. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for above all 

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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 8 Jun. 2024.

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