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
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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Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
Narrowing participation There are a number of programs researchers are worried about, foremost among them efforts that funding agencies have made to draw underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, into the STEM fields.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This is foremost a showcase of Palestinian stories.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
One of the world's foremost innovators in the undersung art of nail shapes, Cardi B, just debuted a manicure that defies geometric convention on the 2025 Grammys red carpet.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
Narrowing participation There are a number of programs researchers are worried about, foremost among them efforts that funding agencies have made to draw underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, into the STEM fields.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
The North Korea military is foremost a domestic political instrument for Kim Jung Un.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This is foremost a showcase of Palestinian stories.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foremost. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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