1
as in main
coming before all others in importance
Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department
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3
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
when the foremost person in line tripped, everyone had to stop
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Recent Examples of foremost
Today, the fish is among the foremost targets of the state’s billion-dollar sport-fishing industry.
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Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
In fact, 43 percent say handling returns stemming from e-commerce purchases is one of their foremost challenges, according to a recent survey from Retail Systems Research (RSR) and retail technology provider Jumpmind.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
Today, there is confusion over just how successful the U.S.-Israeli campaign has been in securing the foremost goal of this war: significantly degrading Iran’s capacity to make a bomb.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
—Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
In fact, 43 percent say handling returns stemming from e-commerce purchases is one of their foremost challenges, according to a recent survey from Retail Systems Research (RSR) and retail technology provider Jumpmind.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
Today, there is confusion over just how successful the U.S.-Israeli campaign has been in securing the foremost goal of this war: significantly degrading Iran’s capacity to make a bomb.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
—Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foremost
Adjective
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Harper isn’t devoid of faults, with the two main ones being his defensive focus and inconsistent jump-shooting.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The investment firm said Advanced Auto Parts might be losing market share to its main rivals and that the stock appears to be trading at an extended valuation.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Due to the expense, first-time home buyers in San Jose are also getting older, which may impact school enrollment, said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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And the Silver chief financial officer, who was expected to be in court with documents, was a no-show.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Was there a sense of pressure returning to this world after the success of the first film?—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
29 June 2025
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News of its foray into prediction markets has helped its stock price gain more than 100% in the first half of 2025.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Phishing Email Detection And Response Phishing remains the most common initial attack vector.—
Karan Alang,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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At the time of writing, over 100 people have donated to the fundraiser, which has raised more than double its initial $13,700 target.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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One such fatwa was the one issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the previous supreme leader, against author Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in southwestern New York in 2022.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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This position contrasts sharply with Araghchi's admission, signaling a potential rift between the supreme leader and the foreign ministry on how to manage public perception and diplomatic strategy.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Disclosure data shows that more than a dozen lawyers and paralegals with the New York Legal Assistance Group made cash contributions to Mamdani’s campaign ahead of the primary election.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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The second floor has the primary suite, which is large and has a private balcony that overlooks the grounds.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Five minutes later, an own goal by Inter Miami defender Tomas Aviles, who was subbed into the match in the 19th minute, gave PSG a commanding 3-0 lead.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The Democratic Socialist state Assembly member defied expectations and took a commanding lead in Tuesday's New York City mayoral primary.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The Portable Swing Chair has four base legs and two curved upper frame arms and is essentially a sized-down version of the original Anymaka hammock stand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Because these are open-box deals, the items have been taken out of their original packaging and could arrive with minor scratches—but that won’t stop us from accepting the massive discount.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foremost. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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