Last but not least
phrase
Used to introduce the final point or topic in a list, and to say it is as important as the others.
We have invited all our friends, family and, last but not least, our neighbors to the party.

Often appears as...
- used before mentioning the last in a list
- giving importance to the final point
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to introduce the final point or topic in a list, and to say it is as important as the others.
We have invited all our friends, family and, last but not least, our neighbors to the party.

Often appears as...
- used before mentioning the last in a list
- giving importance to the final point
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

Equal Importance
Indicates that the last item mentioned is just as significant as the previous ones, despite its position.

The prizes include a car, a trip to Paris and, last but not least, a cash prize.
List Sequencing
It's mostly used at the end of a list to emphasize the final item.

There are several key points to address: cost, time, and, last but not least, quality.
Attention Grabber
This phrase acts as a signal to listen carefully to what is coming next as it's important.

We must thank the staff, volunteers, and, last but not least, the community for their support.
Equal Importance
Indicates that the last item mentioned is just as significant as the previous ones, despite its position.

The prizes include a car, a trip to Paris and, last but not least, a cash prize.
List Sequencing
It's mostly used at the end of a list to emphasize the final item.

There are several key points to address: cost, time, and, last but not least, quality.
Attention Grabber
This phrase acts as a signal to listen carefully to what is coming next as it's important.

We must thank the staff, volunteers, and, last but not least, the community for their support.
Equal Importance
Indicates that the last item mentioned is just as significant as the previous ones, despite its position.

The prizes include a car, a trip to Paris and, last but not least, a cash prize.
List Sequencing
It's mostly used at the end of a list to emphasize the final item.

There are several key points to address: cost, time, and, last but not least, quality.
Attention Grabber
This phrase acts as a signal to listen carefully to what is coming next as it's important.

We must thank the staff, volunteers, and, last but not least, the community for their support.
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