EXTREMES Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

extremes

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plural of extreme

as in extremities

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Recent Examples of extremes Extreme Sunrise And Sunset Points The sun’s path across the sky also reaches its annual extremes on the solstice, causing extreme sunrises and sunsets. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The extremes The White Sox experienced extreme weather at home games seven years apart, almost to the day. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 There can be no equivalences drawn between the two political extremes in this country, especially when one extreme is led by a man who rarely speaks without lying. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025 Trends observed include increases in hot extremes and extreme single-day precipitation events, declines in cold extremes, regional shifts in annual precipitation, warming of the Earth's oceans, a decrease in ocean pH, rising sea levels, and an increase in wildfire severity. — Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025 The scientists found that exposure to heat extremes (temperatures which exceeded the 99th percentile) led to a reduction in bird populations at latitudes below 55 degrees north or south, with the most extreme effects felt in the tropics, meaning latitudes below 23 degrees. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Police said the victims sustained gunshot wounds primarily to their extremities, including their arms and legs.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Focus on the abdomen first, then gynecomastia reduction and sometimes a body lift at the same time, and finally the extremities like arms and thighs.

— The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026

Definition of extremities

Noun

The main sensor also has a higher sensitivity limit of up to ISO 25600 for standard and slow-motion recording and ISO 51200 for low-light video compared with the zoom's ISO 12800 and 25600 maximums, respectively.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
But those payments won’t contribute to their insurance deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.

— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of maxima

Noun

Look for a variety of heights and hues depending on the cultivar.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
At a cost of approximately $8,600 to $23,100 per person (depending on the package), the 2026 edition covers Milan to Barcelona from September 3 through 6 while taking the rally to new heights.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of heights

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This frame, the singer-songwriter climbs to new career peaks on multiple tallies as one of the biggest hits of the year in many parts of the world ascends once more.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
These difficult fire conditions will be intensified by wind gusts up to 30 mph over mountain peaks and along ridgelines in areas of Northern California.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaks

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Use our verified Ray-Ban promo codes and tips to save up to 50% off frames, lenses, and clearance.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
To limit heat stress and help your grass maximize its available resources, follow these 9 expert tips during a heat wave.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of tips

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Fourteen years earlier, his debut feature, Ossessione, had effectively birthed Italian neorealism, and Visconti had followed it up with La Terra Trema (1948), one of the absolute pinnacles of the movement.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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