first and foremost

idiom

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

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Regardless of how anyone feels about Pietrangelo’s departure from St. Louis in 2020, the health of a husband and father of four young children is first and foremost on the minds of many in the city. Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 9 July 2025 But first and foremost, these movies are just fascinating. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025 Well, first and foremost, the series is deeply unpleasant to sit through following the credible allegations leveled against its author Neil Gaiman, who remains an executive producer and co-creator on Season 2. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 July 2025 Listen to yourself first and foremost this month! January 2025 Ten of Swords: This month offers a powerful opportunity for closure and renewal, Virgo. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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