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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
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Mississippi had the lowest payments – a maximum of $120 per month for a family of three – before the changes.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
In fact, the Solar Orbiter’s high-latitude observations have already shown that the magnetic field at the Sun’s south pole is currently showing north and south polarity at the same time — a messy combination that occurs as the magnetic field flips, at the time of the Sun’s solar maximum.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2025
His 18-month sentence is the maximum that can be given for the charges in Colorado.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Guild offers a variety of home loans, including a 1% down payment program where Guild contributes an additional 2% (maximum of $5,000).
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Mississippi had the lowest payments – a maximum of $120 per month for a family of three – before the changes.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
In fact, the Solar Orbiter’s high-latitude observations have already shown that the magnetic field at the Sun’s south pole is currently showing north and south polarity at the same time — a messy combination that occurs as the magnetic field flips, at the time of the Sun’s solar maximum.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2025
His 18-month sentence is the maximum that can be given for the charges in Colorado.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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The former is fun but fairly disposable; the latter follows a scientist and a teacher who are trying to understand—and protect—a girl infected with the parasitic fungus that turned most of mankind into zombies.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Like most trends, neckties will likely come back around in another fun and unique way.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Frette bathrobes, pillow menus, spacious dressing rooms, walk-in wardrobes, free-standing bathtubs and Hermès amenities promise the utmost comfort.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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According to Aniston, focusing on crafting a better work-life balance for herself is of the utmost importance.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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So the city will now have a four-unit max in some cases for property owners who want to build ADUs.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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If buyers initiate the velocity max feature, the vehicle can reach 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque, Cadillac said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Askren became the ultimate embodiment of Tiger Style.—
Sofia Schwarzwalder,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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But with so many questions remaining about Iran's remaining nuclear capacities, Israel's plans, and both countries' ultimate intentions, Trump may have to make more hard choices to make about deploying and projecting U.S. military power abroad.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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