first and foremost

idiom

: at the most basic level
He is first and foremost a teacher.

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There are a number of ways this process can run aground, first and foremost Hamas’ continued refusal to disarm and demilitarize. Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 The Vision Iconic appears to be a design study first and foremost, and as such, the mechanical details are scarce. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025 So, first and foremost on his mind is recovery. Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025 Journalism that understands that the best way to serve America is to endeavor to present the public with the facts, first and foremost. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for first and foremost

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“First and foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20and%20foremost. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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