first and foremost

idiom

: at the most basic level
He is first and foremost a teacher.

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Breathing consciously for as little as two minutes makes a difference in the HERO energy in the room, first and foremost for yourself, but also for your people. Katharina Schmidt, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Adam Sandler Adam Sandler will always be known, first and foremost, for his comedic skills. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025 How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay St. Barts is, first and foremost, a luxury destination, and hotel rates across the island reflect that. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025 Distributors, please focus first and foremost on the theatrical releases of our films. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for first and foremost

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“First and foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20and%20foremost. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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