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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
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Recent Examples of maximum
Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The five defendants are each charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and alprazolam resulting in the three deaths, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Workers who receive the $4,018 maximum full retirement age benefit in 2025 would have earned the taxable maximum in each year starting at age 22, according to the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The federal government halved maximum monthly benefits, with totals varying by household size.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The five defendants are each charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and alprazolam resulting in the three deaths, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Under Finnish laws, the filming schedule was capped to a maximum of four 12-hour days per week.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Workers who receive the $4,018 maximum full retirement age benefit in 2025 would have earned the taxable maximum in each year starting at age 22, according to the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Malinin reached this precipice thanks largely to the part of him that most resembles legendary athletes.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In it, novice nun Viridiana (Silvia Pinal) does her utmost to maintain her Catholic principles, but her lecherous uncle (Fernando Rey) and a motley assemblage of paupers force her to confront the limits of her idealism.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Brown told Vogue that protecting her daughter from the press is of the utmost importance.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This means reaching your target heart rate (which is 85% of your max heart rate) at least three times in a 30-minute workout.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
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In 2025, Dental Veneers materials in Turkey, like porcelain, E-max, and composite for use in the year 2025 are expected to differ mostly within in cost, looks, and longevity.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Simply add a pair of tennis shoes for ultimate comfort.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bob Dylan, Strummer’s ultimate hero, loved this lineup of the band.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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