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 Revolutionary period.
1
: in the first place
2
: most importantly
first and foremost
Examples of foremost in a Sentence
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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Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
The meeting has been positioned as a critical opportunity for both sides to reset the relationship between the world’s two foremost economic and military powers.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Too Expensive First and foremost is the price tag.
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Adjective
Its seminary is the foremost clerical institution in the world, training students from Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan in a wide range of topics, including Shiite jurisprudence, Quranic interpretation and Arabic literature.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
The meeting has been positioned as a critical opportunity for both sides to reset the relationship between the world’s two foremost economic and military powers.
—Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Murakami enjoyed taking his first step as a major-leaguer Thursday, but the loss was foremost on his mind.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Too Expensive First and foremost is the price tag.
—Lance Whitney, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foremost. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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