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
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
The quartet have been enjoying lounging on the Bezos yacht and evenings out in the Balearic Island’s most exclusive restaurants—and that $485 million vessel is housing an impressive vacation wardrobe.
—Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
For most people, that means first thing in the morning.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
These personal histories are brilliantly distilled in his biopic of Japanese terrorist Satoshi Kirishima, who, as one of the country’s most wanted men, successfully evaded capture for nearly 50 years before revealing his true identity on his deathbed.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
The quartet have been enjoying lounging on the Bezos yacht and evenings out in the Balearic Island’s most exclusive restaurants—and that $485 million vessel is housing an impressive vacation wardrobe.
—Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
While frequent blood sugar spikes can be harmful, experts say most people without diabetes don’t need to track their blood sugar.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
For most people, that means first thing in the morning.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
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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This transaction was handled with the utmost professionalism and friendliness.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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Still, sustainability remains of utmost importance to companies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 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
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