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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
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Recent Examples of maximum
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
When Tucker gets on base three times and scores a run to build an early lead, the offense operates at a higher level and the bullpen gets used for maximum effect.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
If convicted, the Florida man could face a maximum of 20 years in prison, according to a news release from the US Attorney’s Office.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Superconducting materials exhibit zero electrical resistance and operate at maximum efficiency when cooled to cryogenic temperatures.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
When Tucker gets on base three times and scores a run to build an early lead, the offense operates at a higher level and the bullpen gets used for maximum effect.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Customers can buy a maximum of six single blind boxes from each set.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
If convicted, the Florida man could face a maximum of 20 years in prison, according to a news release from the US Attorney’s Office.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy with the NHL’s most points last season, and the Canadiens, Oilers, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs also made playoff appearances.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With their pastel-pretty facades and flower box gardens that residents tend to with utmost care, the colorful alleys of Villefranche-sur-Mer are made for impromptu Instagram shoots.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The safety and satisfaction of our customers remain our utmost concern.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At its max, the Dallas site can hold 103 people.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The second largest stadium in the league is in Arizona with a max capacity of about 48,300.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These secluded retreats, situated on 13 acres bordering Pisgah National Forest and Spring Creek, are the ultimate place to unwind and unplug.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 season was going to be the ultimate referendum on Franklin, the 12th-year coach who won two Playoff games last season to reach the semifinals.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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