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

“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

And, last but not least, was the retiree coverage guaranteed or optional?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

And last but not least, only 24% of the respondents say they regret getting one or more of their tattoos.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Yam includes Fam in a group of playwrights that includes Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Thornton Wilder and, last but not least, Inge.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

And last but not least, she makes my favorite chocolate cake, decorated with M&M’s.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar