headmost

adjective

ˈhed-ˌmōst How to pronounce headmost (audio)
Definition of headmostnext
as in first
coming before all others in time or order the headmost horse shied at the sight of a snake

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headmost
  1. first
  2. initial
  3. maiden
  4. foremost
  5. original
  6. inaugural
Adjective
  • Many families have to wait months to receive the first appointment with a mental health professional through their insurance and then have to wait three to four months again to have the second appointment.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Both defenses are stepping up after these teams combined for 79 points in their first matchup, which is the highest scoring game in the NFL so far this season.
    NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of first
Adjective
  • On Thursday, the market will receive initial jobless claims data, offering a snapshot of the labor market’s health, along with the Producer Price Index (PPI) and core PPI data.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The trust would be funded in installments over several years, beginning with an initial installment of about $65 million and growing by $10 million to $13 million for the next several years.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of initial
Adjective
  • Collins reached the quarterfinals in Paris during her maiden Olympics before an abdominal injury forced her to retire against Iga Swiatek.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • For many straight men, their maiden journey to a strip club is an obligatory rite of passage, but for Baker, the incident was more fraught.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of maiden
Adjective
  • Over the years, the emirate has become a magnet for international entrepreneurs, investors and family offices, transforming the city into one of the world’s foremost hubs for private wealth management.
    Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Jamie Lee Curtis has taken an emotional stab at honoring her nearly 50-year history as the Spooky Season's foremost Final Girl.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of foremost
Adjective
  • Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, where courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Last season, the inaugural in-season tournament was called, well, the NBA In-Season Tournament.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Keith tossed five touchdowns and had an interception near the goal line to lead Northwood to a 31-17 victory against Trabuco Hills in the inaugural Division 2 championship game.
    Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of inaugural
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“Headmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headmost. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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