MAXIMUM Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of maximum

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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as in utmost

of the highest degree he always puts out maximum effort

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noun

ˈmak-s(ə-)məm

as in max

the greatest amount, number, or part achieved the maximum

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Recent Examples of maximum

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Some models are estimating that the storm could reach maximum winds between 175 and 184 miles per hour. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The bill would double the maximum fine to 99 million Australian dollars ($68 million) for platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to exclude children. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Noun

The Viking Mississippi by contrast has 193 cabins for a maximum of 386 passengers. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Immigrants were only supposed to remain at Camp East Montana for a maximum of two weeks, according to contract documents and statements from federal officials. — Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for maximum

Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum

Adjective

There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
The first person most people meet at Georgia Works is Adolphus Chandler.

— Lisa Lacy, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of most

Adjective

How To Store English Cucumbers Treat all of your produce in a way that lasts for as long as possible at utmost taste and freshness.

— Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
According to reports, he is shadowed by security at all times, and his privacy is of the utmost concern.

— Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

Definition of utmost

Noun

Even Kyle Tucker’s deal, which at four years would have come in under the five-year length restriction, would have surpassed the dollar max by $35 million.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Harris’ two-year deal will expire just as Stephon Castle would be starting a potential max extension, with Dylan Harper on track for one of his own the year after.

— Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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