HEADMOST Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

headmost

adjective

ˈhed-ˌmōst

Definition of headmost

as in first

coming before all others in time or order the headmost horse shied at the sight of a snake

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Adjective

The Valkyries took off in the second quarter after another slow start, ending the first half on an 11-0 run on the way to a 44-28 lead at the break.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
View this post on Instagram Charles Esten Charles Esten recalled his first time meeting Panettiere while auditioning for Nashville.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of first

Adjective

This follows an initial €46 million bid also being turned down, despite Rodri agreeing to join the Catalans.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
An initial compensation of 1 million baht (about $30,166) has been approved for six of the deceased victims, the statement said.

— Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of initial

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Jeff Nichols is not only one of cinema’s foremost chroniclers of the American South, but is doing his damnedest to revitalize the film scene in his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Similarly, the world’s foremost perfumeries haven’t collaborated with elite motorcar brands.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of foremost

Adjective

For almost 20 years, Xerjoff has specialized in exotic perfumes, crafting 170 original scents that are available in more than 130 countries around the world.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
The original proposal raised questions about how much financial risk Nvidia should assume.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of original

Adjective

The Women Who Podcast Awards began in 2025, with registration opening on May 1, 2025, and the inaugural winners announced in August 2025.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Will Jeremiyah Love’s rookie season go better than Ashton Jeanty’s 2025 inaugural campaign?

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of inaugural

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