last but not least

Idioms  

1. Last in sequence but not least in importance, as in Last but not least, I want to thank all the people who sent me copies of my article in the paper. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Last but not least is the ongoing revolution in technology as companies race to adopt AI, deploy robotics and take advantage of other technologies to boost productivity and increase profit margins.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Last but not least, the night also remembered former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne who died in July, with a performance introduced via video message from his son Jack and his children.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

Last but not least is Yabushige, a survivor who can be counted on to put his own interests first even if it means discreetly switching allegiances.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024

Last but not least, “the GDP expanded by 3.1 percent in 2023.”

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2024

Last but not least, I want to say thank you.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone