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 — how will your mortgage impact your retirement withdrawals?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 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

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

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