first and foremost

idiom

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

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But first and foremost is his wild take on the mad creator of The Creature (played by Jacob Elordi) in Del Toro’s long-gestating passion project and childhood dream of bringing his own version of the Mary Shelley classic to the screen. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025 The latter must be a sports car first and foremost, and so the Concept C bodes well for both. Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025 This breach of trust by Coach Moore is painful for many in our community, first and foremost, the individuals directly involved in this situation. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Chile's election, while focused first and foremost on domestic issues, speaks in many ways to a contentious ideological battle taking place across South America, a continent known for its dramatic swings across the political spectrum. Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.

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