FIRST
Foremost Vital
It is of first consequence that——
It is a red-letter day in——
It is enormously important
It is highly significant that——
The vital thing now is——
Besides this everything pales
First things first
Their wishes are paramount
The ruling considerations were——
There is a cardinal place in the scheme of things for——
The outstanding features of the——
Matters of primary importance
It was the first and foremost consideration
For the present the significant thing is——
It is a notable circumstance that——
It is worthy of chronicle that——
The prime reason for——