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Definition of the ultimate in

: the greatest or most extreme form or example of (something)
  • This car is the ultimate in safety.
  • They provide their customers with the ultimate in service.

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ultimate play

  1. : last in a progression or series : final

  2. : eventual

  3. : the best or most extreme of its kind : utmost

  1. : something ultimate

  2. : acme

  3. : ultimate frisbee

  1. : end

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