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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
Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition, the length will, in part, determine the necessary impedance, or maximum ohm load and resistance of a speaker cable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Individuals age 50 and over may contribute up to a maximum of $8,000 in catch-up contributions.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
For context, under current CBA terms, the league’s maximum annual salary is currently about $250,000.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition, the length will, in part, determine the necessary impedance, or maximum ohm load and resistance of a speaker cable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
If convicted, Pittman could face a minimum of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Individuals age 50 and over may contribute up to a maximum of $8,000 in catch-up contributions.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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Those were always exceptions, however, even during the halcyon post-war days, and so most writers have always had other jobs, and ones that are sometimes quite distant from writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Despite rapid advances in robotic automation, most systems struggle when objects change in weight, stiffness, or texture.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Season 1 and 2 contestant Kate Chastain told Vanity Fair in January 2023 that the production even employed security guards to ensure utmost secrecy.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Either way, Laferriere has returned to the max-effort, north-and-south presence with offensive touch that made for his breakout 2024-25 season.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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As for grunt, the new biz jet gets its juice from a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines, allowing the aircraft to dart to a max speed of 441 knots.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The central legal question was whether the board of governors or the club’s voting members holds the ultimate power to authorize major capital projects and debt.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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It’s made with a 80/20 polyester and cotton blend for ultimate breathability and comfort.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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