second only to

phrase

: only less important than (something or someone)

Rice is second only to corn as the state's major crop.

Examples of second only to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Globally, as a killer, colorectal cancer ranks second only to lung cancer. — Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

O’Hare netted eight goals and provided eight assists in the league for Sheffield United last season, second only to Hamer in both lists at the Lane. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

At that rate, Big Tech is on pace for one of its worst 12-month periods since 2013, second only to 2022, the strategist found. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Houston is second only to Texas Tech in production returning from last season, with the Cougars featuring senior quarterback Conner Weigman and all-conference receiver Amare Thomas. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for second only to

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• beaucoup
• bijou