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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
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Wire fraud conspiracy carries a maximum 20-year prison term.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As a result, when the apartment complex fired up its boilers in December 2023, the water was nearing the system’s maximum of 180 degrees at all times.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Heaps had faced a maximum sentence of 13 years.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Wire fraud conspiracy carries a maximum 20-year prison term.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
The declining phase of solar maximum is notable for having extreme solar events, so more landmark aurora events are likely in the coming months.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As a result, when the apartment complex fired up its boilers in December 2023, the water was nearing the system’s maximum of 180 degrees at all times.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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Getting to the basket relatively easily most of the game, Virginia took its first lead of the game, 41-38, on Sam Lewis' three-point play 4½ minutes into the second half.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The air will warm slightly on Monday, but temperatures across the East Coast will remain below average through most of next week.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Their grief is rendered with the utmost sensitivity that the audience has no recourse but to share it with them.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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During our conversation, Mitchell reiterated that Swan is not selling its users’ data and that trust is the company’s utmost priority.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On a scale of 1 to 10, with one being almost effortless and 10 being max effort, a zone 2 workout should feel like a level 3 or 4, Kennedy says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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In terms of grunt, Vento is powered by two MTU engines, which help the megayacht hit a max speed of 17 knots.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ultimate goal is to justify a takeover of the institutions, transforming them into weapons in the war against the very idea of multi-racial democracy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Universal Images Group via Getty Images Reproduction is often framed as biology’s ultimate energy drain.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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