Instead of "first," you can use words like "initial," "primary," "foremost," or "preliminary." Each of these alternatives conveys the idea of being at the beginning or the top of a sequence. The choice of word may depend on the context in which it is used.
next
spectacular
peter
dingle berry
creativity, vision, inspiration.
a or an
you can use or , otherwise, or rather than.
next
Like
hard
Forefather?
peter
spectacular
athletics
demonstrate, employ, illuminate,
You can use: manage and succeed.
Lumber or timber.