last but not least

phrase

used to say that a final statement is not less important than previous statements
The television is big, has an excellent picture, and last but not least, it's cheap.

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Volkswagen does have shares quoted on the stock market but its complicated control structure includes Porsche and Piech family shareholdings, the independent emirate of Qatar, the German state of Lower Saxony, and last but not least, unions. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 And last but not least, this fun and juicy rom-com is another delightful offering from Lily Chu — an audio darling whose Audible editions are narrated by Hamilton alum Philippa Soo. Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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“Last but not least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20but%20not%20least. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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