above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

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His ability to spin, turn and, above all, run relentlessly towards goal with and without the ball helped utterly dismantle Brighton’s high defensive line inside 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge in September. Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 Now, folks, Shark is going a step above all this by boldly entering the skin care space, with the debut of its CryoGlow Cooling & LED Face Mask. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 Over his winding road to NFL stardom, Hurts has emphasized putting in the work, trusting his process and – above all – believing in himself. Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025 But above all, union representatives and experts the Tribune spoke with emphasized that the most important part was having union members who are willing to fight for and protect their rights. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for above all 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of above all was in the 14th century

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“Above all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20all. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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