as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the earliest computers were massive machines that practically filled up a room
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earliest
Adjective
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Both of their first court appearances are scheduled for Saturday morning, jail records show.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025 -
As reported, the appointment of Phelan at Harvey Nichols is one of the first major moves by new chief executive officer Julia Goddard, who joined the retailer last year.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Teaching middle school in New Orleans as part of Teach for America, and staying in the classroom for eight years, far beyond my two-year initial commitment, uniquely prepared me for the game.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The initial report from the Senior Bowl is also derived from the in-person meetings that players are allowed to have with teams.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The newlywed took to Reddit this week, as original poster (OP) Visual_Ad_158, to reveal how her mother-in-law (MIL) arrived in an entire white gown, which, in pictures, looked indistinguishable from a bridal dress.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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There are changes like, the original movie that inspires the plot was actually a Nazi propaganda film, while this feels more like the classic musicals MGM cranked out.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The evening will be hosted by Young, and will feature readings from some of the foremost poetic voices in America.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Earliest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earliest. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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