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
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Its most impressive features include the overwater Pescari restaurant and a collection of overwater bungalows that come complete with private butler service and plenty of perks.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Even so, the practice of choosing a papal name remained inconsistent for the next 1,000 years, with most popes using their baptismal names.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
The linemates formed a productive trio with Kevin Fiala, one that became their most dangerous offensive grouping at times.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Its most impressive features include the overwater Pescari restaurant and a collection of overwater bungalows that come complete with private butler service and plenty of perks.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Adjective
The commercial weather forecasting service says a storm is expected to move across the eastern half of North America during the peak shower activity, spreading clouds across most of the East Coast.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Even so, the practice of choosing a papal name remained inconsistent for the next 1,000 years, with most popes using their baptismal names.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Noun
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The rules of the sport dictate that teams can carry a maximum of 14 pitchers on their active 26-man roster.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the 2025 maximum is $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples, though payments may be lower based on income, living situation, and other eligibility factors.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Each one followed, placing his hand on the Gospel and promising in Latin to maintain utmost secrecy.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Carbon fiber poles save weight and deliver better strength-per-ounce than aluminum, according to Durston, and wider tube diameters at critical structural areas ensure the utmost stormproof performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Slap on those Ray-bans and embrace the chaos of the ultimate day off.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
3 May 2025
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And unlike rayon or other synthetic materials, this high-quality bedding is made with viscose from bamboo to ensure ultimate breathability and some of the softest sheets imaginable.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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“Most.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/most. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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