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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the ultimate speed yet attained by a land-based vehicle
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as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the ultimate speaker at today's meeting
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as in farthest
most distant from a center
the ultimate edges of the universe
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Recent Examples of ultimate
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The message is that in a world full of endless choices, commitment and sticking to one thing isn't boring, and can in fact bring you the ultimate joy.
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Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
Loro Piana was a master class experience in the ultimate of Italian refinement and materiality.
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Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For a player who already set the bar so high — his 109 catches were a school record — yet fell short of his ultimate goal, how Toney approaches his sophomore year will be worth the watch.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The message is that in a world full of endless choices, commitment and sticking to one thing isn't boring, and can in fact bring you the ultimate joy.
—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Noun
The ultimate is an off-the-grid, island-hopping kayak camping trip.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
Loro Piana was a master class experience in the ultimate of Italian refinement and materiality.
—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimate
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Pair it with heeled ballet flats and a raffia tote for maximum summer nonchalance.
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That deficit set off a litany of Boise chances in the final 10 minutes.
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That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
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Variable rates may increase after consummation.
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After the flirtation and its consummation, David beats a hasty (and unsurprising) retreat.
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Trump will do his utmost to remind them of their painful and powerless present.
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That match with Fonseca was power tennis at its utmost.
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While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
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Making great ceviche at home is easier than most people think.
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The 7-2 Kessler missed most of last season because of a shoulder injury.
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Deivis Ramos hasn’t cried since his daughters were killed in last Wednesday’s earthquakes.
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Kate Middleton was the epitome of bravery over the weekend, taking part in the grueling Three Peaks Challenge that saw her hike a total of 23 miles in 24 hours.
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It’s organized by season, which is appropriate since farmers markets are the epitome of seasonality, and the recipes are grouped by key ingredient.
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The two latter nations will face off on Friday.
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The anime adjacent series shown in the presentation’s latter half, for Turner, show its impact.
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“Ultimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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