above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

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But when pressed, Dijkstra describes himself above all as a patriot, heroically committed to the best possible future for Redania. Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025 The poll also found that independent voters prioritize affordability above all else. Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025 At times, the division has created toxicity in the overall community, making some hardcore fans feel the need to devote their energy to just one act above all else. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025 But what the watchmaking executive attributed the brand’s enduring appeal to above all else is its image as a watch for achievers. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2025.

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