not least

phrase

formal

: especially or particularly

We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.

Examples of not least in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Everyone in the game — not least paying spectators and TV subscribers — deserves better. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The Seattle Seahawks squeezed past the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL season opener, but their title defense took a hit, not least with the injury to star quarterback Sam Darnold. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Last but most definitely not least, a visit to Corcovado National Park is on the bucket list of any nature-lover. — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Though the movie was straight-up remade in 2001, even that version changes plenty of details (not least, the ending). — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for not least

• deceased
• decreased
• increased
• northeast
• policed
• released
• southeast
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast