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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Recent Examples of most
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
And most recently, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg went so far as to throw cold water on the entire higher education system, saying college is no longer needed to land a role in the current market.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 July 2025
The former is fun but fairly disposable; the latter follows a scientist and a teacher who are trying to understand—and protect—a girl infected with the parasitic fungus that turned most of mankind into zombies.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
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Adverb
Urban released his most recent album, High, last September.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
And most recently, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg went so far as to throw cold water on the entire higher education system, saying college is no longer needed to land a role in the current market.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Adjective
In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 July 2025
The former is fun but fairly disposable; the latter follows a scientist and a teacher who are trying to understand—and protect—a girl infected with the parasitic fungus that turned most of mankind into zombies.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Noun
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Position players have a maximum of 20 days on a rehab assignment.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2025
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My goal is to attract at least 50 members within the next 90 days, leading me to achieve and exceed my $1,000 a week target in a maximum of six months.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The strategy is critically needed, and is of utmost urgency in Central Florida, which saw 439 fatal childhood drownings over the past 15 years (2009-2024) — the most recorded in any of the state’s six regions, according to Florida DCF.—
Karen Cohn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Just like with physical health, these results are treated with the utmost transparency.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The ultimate surprise came when the incomparable Patti LaBelle joined the festivities.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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For all concerned, this is the ultimate pro-wrestling high.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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