as in extremely
to a great degree
a most careful driver, especially in bad weather
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
the cost of most everything is higher nowadays
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the player with the most ability on the tennis team
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
These questions matter most when a company is changing.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Because the n vertices of the area can be colored by three colors, at most, n/3 guards are needed.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
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Adverb
For instance, 2024 was Iowa’s most frequent tornado year on record as well.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
These questions matter most when a company is changing.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Adjective
Begin your exploration at the exceptional visitor center and museum where most days artists will be selling their work direct to visitors.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Because the n vertices of the area can be colored by three colors, at most, n/3 guards are needed.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Adverb
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Canada and Qatar drew their first matches, making this an extremely important opportunity for their hopes of advancing out of the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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All had extremely low omega-3 levels and at least one risk factor for dementia, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure or cholesterol.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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There were 3,000 people on the plaza at the June 18 Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony, with almost too many celebrities to count.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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When most pieces share a palette, almost any top works with almost any bottom, so a dozen items can cover dozens of looks.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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With maximum sustained winds of 30 mph, the system is moving northeast at 6 mph.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Richie Laryea would rib other players during their turns before giving a maximum effort with the headset on.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The fans have been amazing, very loud and cheered us on.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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But Roberts figures to have two other very worthy options.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Centrist Paz took office seven months ago, inheriting the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation that helped propel the end of nearly two decades of leftist rule.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Thick black smoke and flames on Friday returned to the Boyle Heights warehouse that has been at the center of a nearly three-day firefight.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Each horse can be a little different and having people that are patient and cooperative is of the utmost importance.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Restaurants and bars in the area have done their utmost to make their patios, rooftops, and outdoor seating areas fun and comfortable, even during triple-digit heat.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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This combination of technological capability and human ingenuity is incredibly powerful.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Madeira is bright, nutty, and practically indestructible.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Of course, Thomas Tuchel can call on a small contingent of Arsenal players — Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Bukayo Saka — but practically the whole squad understand the value of the dead ball.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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