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first among equals

the best or most important of a similar group. The solo violin was first among equals in the midst of all the stringed instruments. Because she is the chairman of the committee, she is, of course, first among equals.

See also: among, equal, first

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There also have been disputes within Orthodoxy, notably over the continued role of the Istanbul patriarchate as first among equals. Visiting Turkey, pope seeks to improve relations with Muslims, ... by Gorvett, Jon / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs While some major cities, including Los Angeles, give their mayor the powers of a chief executive, in Lancaster the mayor is essentially first among equals on the City Council. `MISTER MAYOR' SLOWING PACE LANCASTER'S FIRST AMONG EQUALS READY TO ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) First among equals in this wonderful ensemble was the unbeatable, knock-'em-dead Hollie E. The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) by Gottschild, Brenda Dixon / Dance Magazine More results

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There also have been disputes within Orthodoxy, notably over the continued role of the Istanbul patriarchate as first among equals.

Visiting Turkey, pope seeks to improve relations with Muslims, ... by Gorvett, Jon / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

While some major cities, including Los Angeles, give their mayor the powers of a chief executive, in Lancaster the mayor is essentially first among equals on the City Council.

`MISTER MAYOR' SLOWING PACE LANCASTER'S FIRST AMONG EQUALS READY TO ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

First among equals in this wonderful ensemble was the unbeatable, knock-'em-dead Hollie E.

The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) by Gottschild, Brenda Dixon / Dance Magazine

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