above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

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These are the sports for alt-safaris, where beautifully crafted luxury lodges come with expert guides who will dive deep into the region—a type of access that intrepid wayfarers crave above all else. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025 But above all else, longtime fans want to know if Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki will return to help set our (unlikely) hero’s journey into motion. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 July 2025 When completed in 2027, the 31-story building will stand above all timber towers in the United States but is expected to be the second tallest such structure in the world, following a building in Australia that should be completed sooner. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025 This is a lovely day for playful activities with children, the enjoyment of the arts, fun sports events, interesting social outings and, above all, exciting romance. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for above all

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of above all was in the 14th century

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“Above all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20all. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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