first and foremost

phrase

: at the most basic level

He is first and foremost a teacher.

Examples of first and foremost in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Cat in the Hat is first and foremost a fun-loving imp, and unfortunately, this film — far more maudlin than mischievous — doesn’t reflect that character. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

But first and foremost there must be healthcare facilities available to treat people. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

And our cars are first and foremost tools to get us from point to point. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

But Mitts wine sponges, designed first and foremost for cleaning delicate glassware, offer a great reason to pay attention to the small stuff. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for first and foremost

• almost
• engrossed
• hindmost
• impost
• inmost
• lamppost
• leftmost
• necrosed
• outpost
• pancoast
• rightmost
• riposte