1
as in farthest
most distant from a center
supreme power that extended to the utmost points of the empire
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2
as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
she is a successful leader who deserves the utmost respect
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Recent Examples of utmost
Ian Parkes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In my position, there were constant skirmishes with defenders, who did their utmost to put you off or gain an advantage.
—Alan Shearer, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Atomic clocks count the oscillations of atoms held in a vacuum chamber within the clock itself to calculate 24 hours to the utmost degree of precision.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
Joseph is, in essence, the conductor of the Norris orchestra, trying to get each engineer underneath him to do their utmost for Norris and the car.
—Ian Parkes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In my position, there were constant skirmishes with defenders, who did their utmost to put you off or gain an advantage.
—Alan Shearer, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
Even as their stable continued to grow over the years, the family handled every acquisition with kid gloves and the utmost respect.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Atomic clocks count the oscillations of atoms held in a vacuum chamber within the clock itself to calculate 24 hours to the utmost degree of precision.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utmost
Adjective
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That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2023
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Shortly before entering that orbit, NASA says Orion will travel 57, 287 miles beyond the moon at its farthest point from the lunar surface.—
Lee Roop | lroop@al.com,
al,
23 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This is a great cooler, but the size is just going to be overkill for most folks.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All five of the people involved were charged with crimes, but prosecutors pinned one person as mainly responsible: Kemper. Kemper, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy for grand theft and was sentenced to a maximum of 14 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after five.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each charge carries a mandatory minimum of at least 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison, federal officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria is the ultimate low-maintenance evergreen for gardens and containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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In an age of instant answers, the right questions are your ultimate competitive advantage.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Napheesa Collier finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists, and the Lynx had season bests in points, rebounds and free throws in dominating Las Vegas 109-78.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise quarterback is coming off the best year of his career, which began with a life-changing contract, continued with the birth of his first daughter and wrapped with personal bests of a 10-7 record, 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Records show Bhayani also donated the legal $2,100 max to Adams’ reelection bid back in December.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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This speedy tree puts on 5 to 8 feet of height annually, eventually hitting a max of 50 feet.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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“Utmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utmost. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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