above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

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And now a new study finds that when humans encroach on wild places, these insects may develop a special taste for human blood above all other food sources. Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026 Today, Lynch is known above all for the freak accident that ended his life in August 2024, 10 weeks after he was cleared of fraud by a court in San Francisco. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Jan. 2026 If portability matters above all else, the newest iPhone Pro is always a good choice. Outside, 14 Jan. 2026 Throughout the 1970s, Von Däniken undertook countless field trips to Egypt, India, and above all, Latin America, whose ancient cultures held a particular fascination for the amateur archaeologist. Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for above all

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Jan. 2026.

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