not least
idiom
formal
: especially or particularly
We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.
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Last—but definitely not least—the influence of social media, videos, and movies can be a major reason kids are overly self-critical, Bibi notes.
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 July 2025
Apple has enjoyed Emmy successes before, not least of which were back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series wins for Ted Lasso in 2021 and 2022.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025
Covering Nebraska and the Broncos definitely have some similarities, not least of which is that there are a lot of talented people covering both organizations on a daily basis.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Bookish is much anticipated, not least because of Gatiss’ previous work, including Sherlock, Doctor Who and The League Of Gentlemen.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 July 2025
Apple has enjoyed Emmy successes before, not least of which were back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series wins for Ted Lasso in 2021 and 2022.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025
Covering Nebraska and the Broncos definitely have some similarities, not least of which is that there are a lot of talented people covering both organizations on a daily basis.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Bookish is much anticipated, not least because of Gatiss’ previous work, including Sherlock, Doctor Who and The League Of Gentlemen.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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“Not least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20least. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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