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
Adjective
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The actor got choked up, nearly crying, within the first two minutes of a cast panel on Sunday night following the episode.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025 -
This isn't the first time Chopra — who shares 3-year-old daughter Malti with Jonas — has seen her husband in The Last Five Years.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An investigation is underway and police are searching for the driver who caused the initial crash, the station reported.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2025
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Europe has historically lagged behind, both in the initial space race of the 1960s and 1970s and the subsequent rush by commercial companies to reach orbit.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ride is one of several new activities on board – the first in the line’s Prima Plus Class – which sailed its maiden voyage earlier this month ahead of its first revenue sailing on March 28. Who can ride Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua Slidecoaster?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The 144,000-gross-ton, 4,000-passenger vessel will begin sailing with its maiden voyage in November 2025 from Port Everglades followed by an inaugural season of four- and five-night voyages to the Bahamas and western Caribbean.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Through them, the Chinese firm has persuaded the president to defend a tool wielded by America’s foremost foreign adversary.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wherever the original source of the incorrect headline came from, it was amplified by trusted sources in financial news, creating a very expensive lesson in the value of accurate and reliable reporting.—
Hadas Gold and Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Michael Bay made his feature directorial debut with the original Bad Boys after a number of years spent directing music videos.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Michael is a five-time Minnesota Sportswriter of the Year and in 2017 was named the inaugural Red Fisher Award winner as best beat writer in the NHL.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The first 5,000 fans will get an inaugural game rematch pennant, and there will be retro Clash merchandise in the team stores.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Headmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headmost. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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