as in maximum
being the highest possible
The group wanted their performance to have the maximal amount of impact.
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Recent Examples of maximal
Unbleached cord, woven in a simple checkerboard pattern, offers a maximal contrast to the industrial chrome frame and allows the system to transform into a ten-piece collection of soft benches, chairs, stools and tables.
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 20 May 2025
From high glam grills at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour to natural beauty looks on Mother’s Day, this week was all about both the minimal and the maximal.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
That would be in stark contrast to MSR’s more methodical approach, which is designed to deliver many samples sourced from a wide range of terrain and carefully curated to be of maximal scientific value—that is, material thought most likely to harbor evidence of past or even present Mars life.
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
The maximal width is there, with wingers outside Arsenal’s full-backs, and two-v-ones in PSG’s favour as Hakimi and Fabian are supporting.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 20 May 2025
From high glam grills at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour to natural beauty looks on Mother’s Day, this week was all about both the minimal and the maximal.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
That would be in stark contrast to MSR’s more methodical approach, which is designed to deliver many samples sourced from a wide range of terrain and carefully curated to be of maximal scientific value—that is, material thought most likely to harbor evidence of past or even present Mars life.
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
The maximal width is there, with wingers outside Arsenal’s full-backs, and two-v-ones in PSG’s favour as Hakimi and Fabian are supporting.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximal
utmost
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Frette bathrobes, pillow menus, spacious dressing rooms, walk-in wardrobes, free-standing bathtubs and Hermès amenities promise the utmost comfort.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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According to Aniston, focusing on crafting a better work-life balance for herself is of the utmost importance.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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“Maximal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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