last but not least

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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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

The singer has burst through the pop cultural stratosphere with her rerecorded albums, her billion-dollar Eras tour, and last but not least, her high-profile relationship with two-time Super Bowl champion Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

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

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

There were the nagging headlines about the missing E.I.S., the embarrassing resignation of Kimberly Lou Dixon, the TV footage of Chuck Muckle throttling Kelly Colfax... and, last but not least, those darn owls.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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