above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

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And above all, be willing to respond—not with deflection, but with clarity. Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Back in Lisbon, Magellan meets and marries Beatriz (Angela Azevedo), though she’s largely left to wait and wilt as her husband remains faithful above all to the waves. Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 May 2025 And above all, stay informed and take care of one another. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025 But, ultimately, Trump relies on his own instincts above all else when making decisions. Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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