as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the earliest computers were massive machines that practically filled up a room
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earliest
Adjective
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Affleck’s younger sibling, Fin, formerly known as Seraphina, publicly used the memorial service of Garner’s father to share their new name and identity for the first time in April 2024.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025 -
The $15 billion, first phase of CP2 just began construction near to Calcasieu Pass and is slated to start producing LNG in 2027.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most Venezuelans in similar situations have only received the initial receipt notice, a valid document that provides protection under TPS.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The modified molecule is more easily reduced during the battery’s initial charge.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On August 31, the International Association of Genocide Scholars—the foremost academic body in the field—voted to affirm that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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One of the foremost images of American exceptionalism is that of the strong frontier woman taming the elements alongside her husband while also keeping the hearth burning and the bellies full.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Earliest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earliest. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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