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as in main
coming before all others in importance
Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department
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as in first
coming before all others in time or order
when the foremost person in line tripped, everyone had to stop
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Recent Examples of foremost
Denzel Washington and Samuel L. Jackson both emerged from the Negro Ensemble Company, once America’s foremost black theatrical institution, but its influence came from mainstream media, which shifted interest to the lone figure of August Wilson in the mid ’80s.
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Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Is there a bigger one than going from playing a pilot in the U.S. Navy's Top Gun program to portraying the nation's foremost folk singer and civil rights champion?
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Simon Inglis, the UK’s foremost stadium expert and author of the seminal book on the subject, The Football Grounds of England and Wales, the first edition of which was published in 1983.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Notably, Fraser is responsible for establishing GMA as the foremost morning news and entertainment program during his tenure as the show’s first executive producer.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Is there a bigger one than going from playing a pilot in the U.S. Navy's Top Gun program to portraying the nation's foremost folk singer and civil rights champion?
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Simon Inglis, the UK’s foremost stadium expert and author of the seminal book on the subject, The Football Grounds of England and Wales, the first edition of which was published in 1983.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Notably, Fraser is responsible for establishing GMA as the foremost morning news and entertainment program during his tenure as the show’s first executive producer.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foremost
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Drivers should try to travel during the day and avoid traveling alone, inform others of your schedule, and stick to main roads and avoid shortcuts.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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The concert at the country’s main public square settled a pending debt with his Mexican fans, after postponing a presentation originally scheduled for September due to a domestic accident that resulted in five fractured ribs and forced him to suspend a series of shows in Mexico and Colombia.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
19 Jan. 2025
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During the briefings, Johnson’s chief operating officer, John Roberson, nodded to the possibility that GOP control of the presidency and Congress could mean Washington cuts off federal funding to Chicago or Illinois, the sources said.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Records submitted in lawsuits against News UK show that police questioned Lewis and chief tech officer Paul Cheesbrough in July 2011 about the deletion six months earlier of millions of emails, which plaintiffs suspected held evidence of the crimes.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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He is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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William Barr, attorney general during Trump's first term, released a special counsel report examining Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and potential ties to the Trump campaign.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Yet, any initial intervention will not provide a long-term solution without continued care.—
Selvena Brooks-Powers,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The initial court ruled in favor of Chylak in October 2024.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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The only exception is Ali Khamenei, who went on to become the supreme leader.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Offering supreme style, quality, and a seamless fit, these cropped bootcut jeans hit at the perfect mid-rise height, falling neither too low nor too high, right above the ankles.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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Think outside the pump Southern California has always been subject to drought and Santa Ana winds, primary factors for today’s fires.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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There are many bedrooms located upstairs, including the spacious primary suite that overlooks the verdant grounds.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2025
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Are Liverpool really as strong as their commanding lead implies?—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The role required Kapoor to maintain a commanding physical presence throughout filming.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
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Today, there are several variations of the original recipe, including one from former First Lady Laura Bush that includes cinnamon.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2025
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The limestone deposit that had yielded the Taung Child, as the original Australopithecus became known, also contained the remains of all sorts of other creatures, including baboons, turtles, and hyraxes.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foremost. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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