FOREMOST Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

foremost

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˌmōst

Definition of foremost

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 However, this operation was carried out against a relatively small entity that had just been abandoned by its foremost ally. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026 The executions have drawn attention to the ageing death-row population in the US, as well as Florida’s status as the foremost death penalty state. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 16 July 2026 Among the most significant was the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision Paris, one of the world’s foremost textile and fashion sourcing platforms. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 However, the nation's foremost public health agency hasn't publicly identified a common supplier, distributor or business. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for foremost

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Adjective

Speaking to voters Of course, there are skeptics everywhere in this arena, not least concerning the two main protagonists.

— Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
This main event headlines the first PBC world title fight of the new DAZN era, also broadcast on Prime Video.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of main

Adjective

United great Paul Scholes, Salford’s chief football advisor, made clear just last week that the club are still chasing something bigger but, for now, the current setup seems just right.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Amir Becker, Dream’s chief business and strategy officer, said the way the AI system operated in this latest case was alarming.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of chief

Adjective

Also, after the first round, each mini-game has a separate metagame, where one or more players have a secret goal to meet without getting caught.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
The sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus are the first against Assad or members of his inner circle since the Assad family’s five decades in power came to an end 20 months ago.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of first

Adjective

Experts say the changes mark a shift in approach compared to the more cautious tone under Mojtaba’s father, Ali Khamenei, who was supreme leader until assassinated by Israel at the start of the war.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
For many of the 20 million pilgrims attending this year, the killing this year of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his family by Israel and the United States is a thundering echo of grave injustice against the Shia Muslims.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of supreme

Adjective

This follows an initial €46 million bid also being turned down, despite Rodri agreeing to join the Catalans.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
An initial compensation of 1 million baht (about $30,166) has been approved for six of the deceased victims, the statement said.

— Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of initial

Adjective

As long as the predominant globe-spanning Navy kept the seas free for everyone, there was no reason to be affiliated with any state.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The Odyssey is a story set in the Bronze Age, written in the Iron Age, measured by which metal was the predominant metal that went into weapons of war and other kinds of tools.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Definition of predominant

Adjective

Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Arendt comes most fully alive, though, when Meyer lets her own extravagant, commanding voice carry the story forward.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of commanding

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