first and foremost - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

first and foremost

used to emphasize the most important thing or point before anything elseused to emphasize the most important thing or point before anything else

Examples

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for their support.
First and foremost, we need to focus on safety.
The company's priority is, first and foremost, customer satisfaction.

Synonyms

in the first place most especially first and foremost most importantly above all

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first and foremost

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used to emphasize the most important thing or point before anything else

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for their support.
First and foremost, we need to focus on safety.
The company's priority is, first and foremost, customer satisfaction.
First and foremost, we must address the urgent issues.
First and foremost, we must respect each other's opinions.

Synonyms:

in the first place most especially most importantly above all