maxima

variants or maximums
Definition of maximanext
plural of maximum
as in best
the greatest amount, number, or part achieved the maximum

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Recent Examples of maxima The changes also include new parking maximums that limit the number of parking spaces based on the type of development. Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Out-of-pocket maximums will also increase from $1,000 per person to $2,500. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 Many plans have multiple different deductible amounts, coinsurance rates, copayments and even out-of-pocket maximums, depending on several factors. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026 The proposal would raise daily maximums and monthly rates — but not increase the $3 hourly charge, or lift the city’s free first hour policy during busy hours. Mark Dee march 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 The bill leaves some room to adjust the fees, with maximums of 5 cents per gallon of beer, hard cider, or apple wine; 7 cents per liter of wine; and 35 cents per liter of spirits. Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026 Family maximums apply to Social Security survivor benefits. Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Feb. 2026 In addition, the proposal would require out-of-pocket maximums on such plans to hit $15,600 a year for an individual and $27,600 for a family, Keith wrote this week in Health Affairs. Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026 Only 15 new all-time record low temperature records were set, for either daily maximums or minimums, according to available preliminary NOAA data. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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best
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  • But, a couple of injuries for Blackwood, combined with his own work, has allowed Wedgewood to start 40 games and appear in 42 this season -- easily career-bests at the NHL level.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Rice this season produced career bests in points, field-goal accuracy, rebounds and steals.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026

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“Maxima.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maxima. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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