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
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Patrick Winn, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2024
More than 70 vintners and growers cultivate grapes on its 5,000 acres of vines, which produce some of the foremost Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends in existence.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Not only did the Central Intelligence Agency create the conditions for its inception, but one of its foremost leaders was also a DEA asset.
—Patrick Winn, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2024
More than 70 vintners and growers cultivate grapes on its 5,000 acres of vines, which produce some of the foremost Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends in existence.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foremost. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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