Of the highest rank or position; of the greatest importance; of the highest priority.
Positioned in front of (all) others in space, most forward.
Coming before (all) others in time.
Closest to the bow.
In front, prominently forward.
First in time.
Most importantly.
Of the highest importance.
Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
A chief or superior; (specifically, chiefly South Africa) an African chief having the highest status in a region; a paramount chief.