number-one
First in line
Number-one means first in rank, importance, or quality—the top position: She's our number-one salesperson, My number-one priority is getting this done.
As a noun, it refers to whoever or whatever holds that position: He's number one in the world rankings.
In childish or euphemistic speech, number one means urination: I have to go number one.
Uppermost part or surface
- bestHighest in quality
- firstPosition number one
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
- foremostHighest in importance
premier · champion · winner · superior · preeminent · unrivaled · frontrunner · leader
Chief or primary element
- primaryChief in importance
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- principalChief school administrator
- paramountOf supreme significance
essential · crucial · urgent · pressing · vital · foremost · central · key
One who is treasured
- preferredChosen above alternatives
- go-toDependably preferred choice
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
darling · chosen · prized · dearest · staple · standby · trusted · reliable
Reflexive second person
- meFirst-person object pronoun
- oneselfOne's own person
- self-interestConcern for personal advantage
- egoOne's self-image
self-care · self-preservation · personal · individual · self-focused
Song at position one
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- smashBreak violently apart
- bestsellerHigh-volume publication
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
phenomenon · megahit · platinum · streaming · viral · breakthrough · debut · single
top
Uppermost part or surface
foremost · premier · champion · winner · superior · preeminent · unrivaled · frontrunner · leader · dominant
main
Chief or primary element
paramount · essential · crucial · urgent · pressing · vital · foremost · central · key · critical
beloved
One who is treasured
treasured · darling · chosen · prized · dearest · staple · standby · trusted · reliable · classic
yourself
Reflexive second person
- meFirst-person object pronoun
- oneselfOne's own person
- self-interestConcern for personal advantage
ego · self-care · self-preservation · personal · individual · self-focused
chart-topper
Song at position one
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- smashBreak violently apart
- bestsellerHigh-volume publication
sensation · phenomenon · megahit · platinum · streaming · viral · breakthrough · debut · single · anthem
- Hitshit, hit single, smash, megahit, chart-topper
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
number-onelast place
Lowest rank achieved
dead last · last · bottom · rock bottom · lowest
number-oneworst
Superlative of inferior
the worst · bottom of the barrel · lowest · the pits · third-rate
number-oneafterthought
Idea added belatedly
negligible · back-burner · inconsequential · secondary · back burner
number, one, numbers, numbered, numbering, numberless, numeral, numerate, numerator