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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
The unexpected enthusiasm for Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model stems from its ability to match – and in some cases outperform – its most advanced US competitors, such as the latest iterations of OpenAI’s GPT and Anthropic’s Claude, for free. John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 The shift breaks a decades-long Silicon Valley formula that created the world's most valuable companies. Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Adjective
Seaver, who died in 2020, left most of his personal mementos to the Hall of Fame, including balls and jerseys from his most famous victories, knee pads that protected him from raspberries in his famous drop-and-drive delivery. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 As new wealth moves in—and demand for Miami real estate continues to surge—its housing market has become increasingly out of reach for most buyers. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for most
Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Adverb
  • French thrives in Quebec, supported by some extremely assertive language legislation, but the threats of secession in the province are a persistent nuisance.
    Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • And considering Spider-Man's signature suit, the crimson liner felt less like an unexpected beauty choice and more like an extremely intentional reference.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 20 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
  • In general, budget around four to six weeks maximum of disruption, even with the most major procedures like body lifts.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026
  • In a press kit released before the flight, the company said its primary objective for the launch was to complete a successful liftoff, clear the the tower at the launch site, and gather maximum data during ascent.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 July 2026
Adverb
  • That gets into the very annoying realization that some infinities are bigger than other infinities, which is mathematically true and conceptually uncomfortable.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • Kim was very briefly a Big Ten starting quarterback — for five games at Michigan State in 2023.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Adverb
  • San Francisco’s walk-off win came after the Giants bullpen spoiled Logan Webb’s chance at winning for the first time in nearly a month.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The nearly 30 plaintiffs are represented by 11 attorneys from five law firms.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 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
  • Anya Taylor-Joy looked incredibly chic in a cream one-shoulder top and silky skirt, paired with a blue-and-white scarf.
    Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Our sense of taste and smell, in particular, can bring forth incredibly strong memories.
    Grace Reilly, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Adverb
  • The mountain’s slopes, which reach practically to the sea, also host a wealth of flora and fauna, including endemic species.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Defense was practically non-existent from England and France throughout the game but in the second half, big scoring chances were omnipresent for both sides, requiring both Maignan and Henderson to make impressive saves.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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