as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the max number of complaints received on any given day was 15
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Recent Examples of max
K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Rachel and Christina say financial struggles for non-profit theaters have hit their max.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
For example, veneer packages with 8 or 10 E-max or Zirconia veneers start from around £1,600 and take only 4–5 days.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Dentatur uses high-quality materials such as E-max and zirconium to achieve a natural look that blends seamlessly with natural teeth.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Rachel and Christina say financial struggles for non-profit theaters have hit their max.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Adjective
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Urge him to keep those two buttons at the top undone for maximum visual impact.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Is the goal maximum sale value?—
Brian Duggan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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So Amrik taught Rai to cherish his tools and treat them with the utmost care.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Because Lanzillo was working for a private private investigator firm retained by a law firm representing the Costa Mesa Police Officers’ Association, the case required the utmost competence and independence.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The controversy surrounding Ganesha revolves around most of the players taking online classes outside of the Pomona area and being part of Sandler’s club program.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The facility will run around the clock, with most workers on four 10-hour shifts, with three days off.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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