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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last but not least

And, last but not least: know what you're getting into before you send an expedition anywhere.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 30, 2026

“As soon as someone becomes a brand, the incentives become relentless: preserve the image/persona, the audience, the flow of money and, last but not least, preserve the aura,” he said.

From Salon ● May 19, 2026

That’s a lot of money going into retirement funds, savings accounts and, last but not least, the property market.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026

He slid over to deny Mason McTavish, and last but not least, didn’t bite on a short-handed breakaway attempt.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2023

I started reading Night by Elie Wiesel, and I can’t wait to get started on The Wave by Todd Strasser, Anne Frank’s diary, and last but not least Zlata's Diary.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers