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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
Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The brand’s performance denim is made for maximum movement.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
During the covid-19 pandemic, swap lines reached a maximum of $450 billion.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Adjective
In 2022, the state legislature nearly unanimously passed a law requiring New York City (and only New York City) to dramatically reduce its maximum class sizes, capping them at 20 to 25 kids a class, depending on the grade level.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The brand’s performance denim is made for maximum movement.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Conversely, the property tax roll is primarily driven by Proposition 13, meaning if there was no re-assessable event, the annual property tax increase is limited to a maximum of 2%.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
During the covid-19 pandemic, swap lines reached a maximum of $450 billion.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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SpaceX was responsible for most of the 71 rockets launched last year from Vandenberg, one of the world’s busiest spaceports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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For most of the nation’s history, the former Confederate states have worked hard to minimize the political influence of Black residents in particular.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Our department treats every report with the utmost seriousness to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and schools.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our leaders owe it to all of us to do their utmost to prevent this fate from befalling anyone else.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dentatur uses high-quality materials such as E-max and zirconium to achieve a natural look that blends seamlessly with natural teeth.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rachel and Christina say financial struggles for non-profit theaters have hit their max.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In season 1 of the HGTV competition show, Heather and Tarek teamed up against Haack for the ultimate house flipping showdown.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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After long days spent outdoors exploring, sitting down at a good restaurant felt like the ultimate reward.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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