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
Fall decor doesn't have to be literal or maximal.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Are there modes more maximal than the human?
—Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Likewise, the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, a wing-back in their Bundesliga-winning team of 2023-24, means Slot can deploy maximal width and beyond-the-ball full-backs on both sides.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Considering the amount of new infrastructure envisaged by the deal, maximal vulnerability to sabotage must also be considered.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Are there modes more maximal than the human?
—Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Likewise, the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, a wing-back in their Bundesliga-winning team of 2023-24, means Slot can deploy maximal width and beyond-the-ball full-backs on both sides.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Considering the amount of new infrastructure envisaged by the deal, maximal vulnerability to sabotage must also be considered.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maximal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximal
Adjective
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On Wednesday, Guatemala’s president announced the plans for a new maximum-security prison for 2,000 inmates that would be complete in a year.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Choose from 10 different power levels, from a low setting to maximum power for fast cooking.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Also, the safety of our drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists is of utmost importance.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Americans should have the utmost confidence in the integrity of the security clearance process.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Maximal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximal. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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