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Definition of maxnext
as in most
the greatest amount, number, or part at the max there will be 25 people at the party

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Recent Examples of max
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
SpaceX seems to be positioning the older V4 as the more powerful consumer dish, technically offering a higher max speed and in-motion use. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026 There's no guarantee that Wembanyama would have qualified for the 30% max. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for max
Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Adjective
  • Rachel had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and was located about 300 miles south of Acapulco, the center said.
    — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • This chunky blanket brings maximum coziness without too much difficulty (or any knitting needles).
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Korean hair care places utmost emphasis on scalp care, and the Scalp Revitalizing Solution Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner are prime examples.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Like arachnids that crash postgame press conferences, math is spooky and mystifying and should be approached with the utmost caution.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Because of the drought, woodland deer food is not abundant in most of the state this year, and what exists is in poor condition with low nutritional value.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Like Bonilla, most of their employees have been at the restaurant for several years.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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