fore·most
ˈfȯr-ˌmōst 
1
: first in a series or progression
Safety is their foremost concern.
2
: of first rank or position : preeminent
He is the foremost authority on the American Civil War period.
1
: in the first place
2
: most importantly
first and foremost
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Adjective
Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century.
wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department
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James Dinardo, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Cornell was the foremost beneficiary of the Morrill Act
Both Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin are land-grant universities that profited from lands taken from Indigenous nations, as did at least 50 other universities throughout the U.S.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
But, hey, this is a comedy foremost and much of this is hilarious as Sylvia helps plan Will’s upcoming nuptials to ultra-rich entrepreneur Jenna (Rachel Rosenbloom).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
—James Dinardo, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Cornell was the foremost beneficiary of the Morrill Act
Both Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin are land-grant universities that profited from lands taken from Indigenous nations, as did at least 50 other universities throughout the U.S.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The police—foremost three detectives, played by John Douglas Thompson, LaChanze, and Dean Winters—lend David additional muscle.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
But, hey, this is a comedy foremost and much of this is hilarious as Sylvia helps plan Will’s upcoming nuptials to ultra-rich entrepreneur Jenna (Rachel Rosenbloom).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foremost. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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