How to Use foremost in a Sentence

foremost

1 of 2 adjective
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  • Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century.
  • Moore is one of the nation’s foremost experts in the field.
    — oregonlive, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The foremost goal for the Celtics in the final 15 games is to regain their swagger.
    — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2023
  • If there are two quibbles about this set, price is first and foremost.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 28 Oct. 2022
  • And so that’s got to be the first and foremost focus on border safety dollars.
    — ABC News, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Guillemin was one of the world’s foremost experts on the endocrine system, which controls the body’s hormones.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The field of Chinese food writers is more crowded now, but many of them still see Ms. Lo as the foremost expert.
    — Priya Krishna, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2023
  • One of the foremost practitioners of that style can be found just across the river from Tuscaloosa in Northport.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • And so Morris is making the most of her time in the spotlight, her platform powered first and foremost by the strength of her music.
    — Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022
  • But yeah, my first and foremost goal is always to entertain.
    — Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The exchange enshrined Brand as perhaps the nation’s foremost lefty.
    — Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The foremost segment corresponds with the first week of winter; the tail-end segment corresponds with the last.
    — Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
  • There’s no surprise about what is foremost in voters’ minds.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2022
  • One of the country’s foremost faith leaders is teaming up with a titan in music.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Two of the foremost experts on witch hunts talk about the link between the formation of domestic labor and the rise of witch hunting.
    — Tulika Bose, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The choice was odd, if a little disappointing, for the sole fact that Beyoncé persists as one of the foremost image-makers of our time.
    — Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2022
  • In the Great Andamanese view of nature, the foremost distinction was between tajio, the living, and eleo, the nonliving.
    — Anvita Abbi, Scientific American, 16 May 2023
  • Holding Trump accountable may, in any event, not be foremost on Pence’s mind.
    — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 13 Mar. 2023
  • If a shared Christian faith is foremost among your desires for a mate, ChristianCafe may be the best dating site choice for you.
    — Dallas News, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Koop says her first and foremost concern when working with the former first lady is comfort.
    — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2022
  • This was the 13th year for the awards, self-described as the foremost recognition within the creator community.
    — Robert Higgs, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Paul-Henri was elected to the Club in 2001 and was one of the foremost experts on submersible expeditions to the Titanic.
    — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
  • Your son was bullied to the point of suicidal ideation; protecting his mental health is foremost in your mind.
    — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The two foremost portions of the brain, the frontal lobe and the two temporal lobes help people plan, pay attention, multitask and make choices.
    — Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
  • This weekend, CNN Opinion launched the first in a series of videos featuring questions from kids and answers from some of the world’s foremost experts.
    — Richard Galant, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Ohioans who attended Monday’s rally were there first and foremost to see Trump.
    — Nolan Simmons, The Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2022
  • And now, for the first time, America's foremost populous cities are being led by Black mayors.
    — ABC News, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Auden Schendler is one of the foremost experts on sustainable business.
    — Anneka Williams, Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2022
  • While proper fit is foremost, every kid’s needs will differ.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Crystal Cove State Park is one of Laguna’s big draws, perhaps foremost for its four tide pool areas.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024
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foremost

2 of 2 adverb
  • First and foremost, there are the four bars wrapped around the left sleeve.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 28 Dec. 2022
  • First and foremost, the crown and crown guard have been placed on the left side of the 40 mm case.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2022
  • First and foremost: Kids are not allowed to touch the elf.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 4 Nov. 2022
  • First and foremost, know that all whites are not made equal.
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 27 June 2022
  • And first and foremost, our heart goes out to the five lives that were lost at the Club Q shooting.
    — NBC News, 27 Nov. 2022
  • First and foremost — where did the Rubik's Cube come from?
    — Devika Rao, The Week, 3 Jan. 2023
  • So for me, that is always first and foremost in my mind.
    — Devan Coggan and Devan Coggan, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2022
  • First and foremost, that means keeping a bed for your child.
    — Mimi Montgomery, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
  • The key to the program’s rapid growth is the focus on making the sport fun for the players first and foremost.
    — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Your son needs to get help for his drug problem first and foremost.
    — Annie Lane, cleveland, 26 July 2022
  • But this is, first and foremost, an initiative that comes from the heart.
    — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Time for some radical changes, first and foremost at the top.
    — WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Food safety should always be first and foremost on your mind in the kitchen.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022
  • First and foremost, decide which type of light would best suit your space.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 10 Dec. 2022
  • First and foremost, the Cero One is awfully fun to just ride around town.
    — James Huang, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2022
  • First and foremost, this month is all about odd couples.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 18 July 2022
  • First and foremost, thank you to the community of Huntsville.
    — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 10 Aug. 2022
  • All right, so, first and foremost, money comes from hard work.
    — Catherine Mevs, The New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2022
  • In order to get back on track, the Lakers first and foremost must shoot better.
    — oregonlive, 22 Oct. 2022
  • First and foremost, create a checklist to guide your process.
    — Summit Ghimire, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
  • What does the election of Lula in one of the world's foremost emerging powers signal for the United States and the rest of the world?
    — Justin Klawans, The Week, 3 Nov. 2022
  • This lovely wine should pair well with all sorts of foods, but wild mushrooms come to mind first and foremost.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 May 2022
  • Fast and foremost, the top of the first inning Wednesday still felt like the top of the morning one week into a new baseball era.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2023
  • First and foremost, leaders must rethink the time horizon of risks.
    — Saadia Zahidi, Time, 12 Jan. 2023
  • First and foremost, the Colorado River of the 21st century grows food.
    — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 20 Nov. 2022
  • But make no mistake: A Love Song is, first and foremost, a love letter to Dickey.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2022
  • First and foremost, like Duren, Sochan is considered to be one of the best defenders in this draft.
    — oregonlive, 16 June 2022
  • First and foremost, consider who the fidget toy is for.
    — Priscilla Blossom, Popular Mechanics, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The purpose of public schools is, first and foremost, to educate our youth.
    — Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022
  • So that’s first and foremost; the second one is going to be just really wide, wide reach.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2022

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