First Synonyms

Earliest, opening, original, basic, primary, elemental, basal, key, central, vital, initial, introductory, fundamental, rudimentary, beginning, underlying, foundation, cardinal, chief, and essential.

Before anything else, firstly, without further ado, first and foremost, in the first place, and now.

Novelty, first experience, unusual event, new experience, first occurrence, and a turn-up for the books.

Foremost, highest, paramount, topmost, uppermost, chief, main, pre-eminent, outstanding, premier, prevailing, of greatest importance, vital, essential, central, focal, dominant, head, best, winner's, champion, principal, greatest, top, utmost, prime, leading, major, overriding, supreme, predominant, most important, of prime importance, key, crucial, core, pivotal, ruling, number-one, superlative, and winning.