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

He was rated second only to the opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado. — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026

Messi became the first player to start three World Cup finals and raised his international goals total to 125, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 146. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Among children ages 5 through 14, drowning is second only to motor vehicle crashes of unintentional injury deaths. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

His 104 targets were second only to Sutton’s 124, well more than third-place Evan Engram (76) and more than double any other receiver (Mims third at 51). — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for second only to

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