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 Civil War period.
1
: in the first place
2
: most importantly
first and foremost
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Adjective
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
Israel’s foremost documentary market CoPro has unveiled its main slate ahead of the event next month.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 May 2024
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Adjective
And Loren Coleman, perhaps the foremost cryptozoologist and author of Bigfoot books, including a field guide describing five types going by about 500 different names.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
Israel’s foremost documentary market CoPro has unveiled its main slate ahead of the event next month.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 May 2024
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foremost. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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