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
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The Royals took a one-run lead in the first inning against the Tigers on Friday night.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025 -
Combs' trial, which will take place in downtown Manhattan, is currently set to begin with jury selection on the first Monday in May.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As with the coal black tree snake, the atra tree snake has thus far only been found on its initial island of discovery, Misima.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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This experiment also found low genetic diversity and high inbreeding among corpse flowers in institutions, confirming the initial findings.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Disney’s biggest ever cruise ship will set off on its maiden voyage later this year.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cliffhanger is one of several rides and other activities on board the cruise line’s newest U.S. flagship, which set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on April 12.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Iranians are responding to several inducements, foremost among them the staggering array of forces the United States has prepositioned in the Middle East.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The idea behind Air | Water was explored as an extra day added to Luft 9 in 2023, and saw its inaugural full-scale execution last year at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Federal law prevents foreigners from donating to presidential campaigns or inaugural funds, but World Liberty’s coin sale offered a new, legal way to back Mr. Trump.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Headmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headmost. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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