Synonyms of foremost

foremost

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˌmōst 

1

as in main

coming before all others in importance

Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century

Synonyms & Similar Words

• main
• greatest
• highest
• primary
• first
• predominant
• dominant
• big
• leading
• chief
• principal
• key
• supreme
• paramount
• central
• premier
• cardinal
• overriding
• great
• prior
• sovereign
• preeminent
• master
• primal
• capital
• distinguished
• top
• major
• overbearing
• number one
• important
• outstanding
• notable
• grand
• eminent
• noteworthy
• overmastering
• illustrious
• senior
• prestigious
• numero uno
• arch
• influential
• high-level
• superior
• stellar
• signal
• noble
• star
• renowned
• mighty
• momentous
• celebrated
• famous
• significant
• unparalleled
• incomparable
• famed
• unequaled
• unsurpassed
• matchless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• last
• minor
• secondary
• unimportant
• trivial
• insignificant
• negligible
• slight
• subordinate
• inferior
• inconsequential
• collateral
• inconsiderable
• trifling
• subsidiary

2

as in chief

highest in rank or authority

wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chief
• presiding
• first
• supreme
• commanding
• top
• primary
• leading
• principal
• lead
• senior
• high
• prime
• premier
• head
• main
• in charge
• preeminent
• supereminent
• major
• paramount
• predominant
• high-level
• managing
• dominant
• reigning
• controlling
• overseeing
• supervisory
• sovereign
• uppermost
• predominate
• topmost
• ruling
• directing
• upper
• superior
• officiating
• regnant
• upmost
• ascendant
• grand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• second
• last
• secondary
• less
• lower
• subordinate
• lesser
• ancillary
• subsidiary
• lowly
• inferior
• assistant
• assisting
• junior
• deputy
• under
• coadjutor

3

as in first

coming before all others in time or order

when the foremost person in line tripped, everyone had to stop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• first
• initial
• earliest
• original
• inaugural
• maiden
• pioneer
• premier
• previous
• early
• primary
• headmost
• prime
• leadoff
• virgin
• primordial
• primeval
• primal
• ancient
• preceding
• antecedent
• primitive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• last
• latter
• final
• ultimate
• latest
• terminal
• late
• following
• advanced
• subsequent
• succeeding
• terminating
• consequent
• ensuing
• penultimate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foremost

The day’s matches started off with a thrilling contest between Norway and the Ivory Coast, which went all the way down to the final minutes before one of the tournament’s foremost stars scored a crucial goal to send the Norwegians through. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

This decision was made with the best interests of our students and families as the foremost priority, ensuring that Chartiers Valley students continue to receive safe, reliable, and consistent transportation to and from school. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Kuperwasser, who served in the Israeli military for 35 years, believes that Hezbollah’s foremost goal is to return to the south along with the civilian population, a possibility repeatedly ruled out by Israel’s high command. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026

Bareebe, seen as Boafo’s foremost challenger, is self-funding her candidacy with the backing of several prominent African church leaders. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 23 June 2026