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

Parents these days have a lot on their plate, not least an increasingly digitized, discerning set of kids fast approaching term time. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

The pastry chef deserves a special shout-out, too, not least for the doorstop wedge of baklava in Kafeneo. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Reading science fiction has been eye-opening for me, not least because of the differences between sci-fi and the present day. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026

Life in wartime for Panettiere’s daughter was certainly not easy — not least because Wladimir enlisted in the Ukrainian army during the all-hands moment when Russia invaded in 2022. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for not least

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