above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

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Spread across 12 acres and designed in a Spanish Colonial style, this residential hideaway attracts discreet Angelenos, international travelers seeking old Hollywood charm, and industry heavyweights who prioritize privacy above all else. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Advertisement The resulting docuseries attempts, above all, to make Richards’ experience comprehensible—to place a familiar, utterly recognizable person at the center of a story many people assume could never touch them. Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 June 2026 At a time when much of the Scotch industry prioritized consistency and tradition above all else, Bruichladdich embraced experimentation, transparency, terroir, and storytelling. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Outlying some of the plans for security during the weeks-long event at a Monday morning, June 1, press conference in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said flight restrictions would be in place above all World Cup venues and that teams will be deployed to identify drones and bring them down. Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 1 June 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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