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
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.
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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
But the Tornado Cash saga shows that, at least when the services are built and run and advertised in a certain way, juries are not always convinced about maximal government claims.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2025
The former shoe option, priced at $160, is ultra-light and airy, influenced by Keen’s hybrid sandal featuring maximal cushioning and a highly grippy sole.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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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
But the Tornado Cash saga shows that, at least when the services are built and run and advertised in a certain way, juries are not always convinced about maximal government claims.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2025
The former shoe option, priced at $160, is ultra-light and airy, influenced by Keen’s hybrid sandal featuring maximal cushioning and a highly grippy sole.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximal
Adjective
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Both charges carry maximum penalties of five years in prison.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution holds a maximum sentence of 10 years, tallying up to a possible 20 years in prison for Combs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Butker’s teammates still have the utmost confidence in him.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, Jakab said that supporting the creative industry is of utmost importance and is an investment into Hungarian jobs, exports and the country’s overall image.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Maximal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximal. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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