One entry found for foremost.

Entry Word: foremost
Function: adjective
Text: 1 coming before all others in importance <Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century>
Synonyms arch, cardinal, central, chief, dominant, first, grand, greatest, highest, key, leading, main, paramount, predominant, preeminent, premier, primary, principal, sovereign, supreme
Related Words distinguished, eminent, notable, noteworthy, illustrious, outstanding, prestigious, stellar, superior; important, major, momentous, significant; incomparable, matchless, unequaled (or unequalled), unparalleled, unsurpassed
Near Antonyms inconsequential, insignificant, minor, trivial, unimportant; collateral, inferior, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary
Antonyms last, least
2 highest in rank or authority <wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department> -- see HEAD