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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The trade-in prices range from a maximum of £675 ($920.50) for the base Pixel 9, £820 ($1118.24) for the Pixel 9 Pro / XL and £1,045 ($1425.07) for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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For those who delay claiming until age 70, the monthly benefit rises to a maximum of $5,108.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Frette bathrobes, pillow menus, spacious dressing rooms, walk-in wardrobes, free-standing bathtubs and Hermès amenities promise the utmost comfort.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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According to Aniston, focusing on crafting a better work-life balance for herself is of the utmost importance.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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From the infield to the outfield gaps, the 5-foot-7, 150-pound dynamo has been the Marlins’ ultimate plug-and-play weapon.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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Askren became the ultimate embodiment of Tiger Style.—
Sofia Schwarzwalder,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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