last but not least
idiom
—used to say that a final statement is not less important than previous statements
The television is big, has an excellent picture, and last but not least, it's cheap.
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And last but not least, Gellar also gave the cream her stamp of approval.
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Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
And of course, last but not least is our moderator.
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Labor strikes are not allowed, the leadership has control over the courts and media, and last but not least, opposition to the party is not allowed.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
The night's performances included Blink of An Eye, A Case of You, Grace, and last but not least, Revelations.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
And of course, last but not least is our moderator.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Labor strikes are not allowed, the leadership has control over the courts and media, and last but not least, opposition to the party is not allowed.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
The night's performances included Blink of An Eye, A Case of You, Grace, and last but not least, Revelations.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for last but not least
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“Last but not least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20but%20not%20least. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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