uppermost
- adverb
- /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/
:
primordial
- They will always be uppermost in our minds and I pay tribute again to the families for their incredible dignity and determination.
Examples
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(Deny that, you dolts in Washington, who still believe, all evidence to the contrary, that the heart and soul of this country lies in keeping the upper class uppermost).
Blog text (31) -
The safety of the passengers is always uppermost in the airline's decisions.
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What does it take to keep "democracy" uppermost?
Blog text (25) -
See, when I'm buying something that's timeless, it's not uppermost in my mind saving money.
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There is merit in the concepts of common security and collective security, and merit in the argument of those who would place those obligations uppermost; but this nation is not yet ready to ignore its own national security.
Academic text (1990) -
A clear majority of Republican LGBTs have the economy uppermost on their minds, while Democratic LGBTs—though still likely to think the economy is most important—have more variety in their priorities.
Blog text (14) -
When planning the event, our guests' comfort is uppermost on our agenda.
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In discussions about climate change, protecting the environment remains uppermost in policymakers' minds.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Most important or central in a situation
∞
3.2
The main thing that matters most
737
3.9
Highest in rank, quality, or importance
122
4.2
Most important in a group or area
86
4.0
Of the highest degree or importance
70
1.0
Better than all others in quality or importance
61
4.5
Most important or best in a group of similar things
51
4.3
In a place where people notice it first
45
6.7
More important than anything else
17
8.0
The most respected and well known in a particular field
4
3.2
At the highest part of something that is above all other parts
1
4.4
Nearest to the top of something
How Prominent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Uppermost is formed from upper ('higher') and most ('the greatest'), so it also means 'first in importance' or 'the idea you think of most'. That's why when a thought or concern is uppermost it is the one you put first in your mind.