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Definition of mostnext

most

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adverb (2)

most

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noun

as in best
the greatest amount, number, or part this room will accommodate 50 people at the most

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Recent Examples of most
Adverb
Lurie has said crime is down overall, including property and most violent crimes, but acknowledged that high-profile incidents can affect perception. Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Their 25-5 record in their last 30 games matches the best mark over a 30-game span in franchise history, most recently matched by the 2018 championship team. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 31 July 2026
Adjective
And Formidable Man ran just ahead of Gold Phoenix for most of the race. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026 Hernández, 17, also topped most industry prospect lists when the Giants traded for additional pool funds to sign him for a $5 million bonus this past January. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for most
Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Adverb
  • Analyzing top player movement Changing schools is extremely common, with more than 17,000 athletes in Texas filling out a prior athletic participation form (PAPF) this past year, according to UIL executive director Jamie Harrison.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Here’s an outpost of a chain with some extremely personal, local touches.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Adverb
  • Trump on Tuesday said that while almost all the incoming fire in Jordan was stopped, some made it through.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Skubal pitched in a major-league game only 38 days after surgery, a feat that almost feels forgotten given all that has happened around him.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • The petition bumps the maximum age to take an entrance exam for the city’s police academy from 39 to 44 years old.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Currently, each hour on a downtown street costs $1, with the maximum time allowed in a spot varying by location.
    Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Adverb
  • Veejay is a great model and sells Naheim’s and Jeffrey’s outfits, which are both really fashionable and exciting; Jeffrey’s burgundy suit is very femme-fatale Ursula.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • Moore has earned the praise after having a very strong spring.
    Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • Jaime Diez, a veteran immigration attorney based in Brownsville, Texas, recently had almost 20 cases called in one day, nearly 10 times his previously normal pace.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The optics became nearly as problematic as the financial structure itself.
    Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Faivre’s utmost goal was changing the villa’s large, austere spaces into welcoming living areas—all while still respecting the building’s original, Brutalist vision.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • Every day, we are honored to tell America’s stories and hold that responsibility with the utmost regard, respect, and fidelity.
    Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • This in addition to an incredibly massive health data and tracking software and app market, which has grown significantly since the early days of the smartphone.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • That’s only a 30% drop from its first weekend, an incredibly modest slide for a blockbuster.
    Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Adverb
  • Shop standouts like this vacation-ready crochet pick that’s practically begging to be worn on the beach.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • These flowy palazzo pants are practically made for summer travel days.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

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“Most.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/most. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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