maxima

variants or maximums
plural of maximum
as in best
the greatest amount, number, or part achieved the maximum

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best
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  • On this trip, there would be no time for work anxieties or type-A chasing of personal bests.
    Kathy Roberson, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
  • Profar had career bests in average (.280), OBP (.380) and slugging percentage (.459) in 2024 for San Diego.
    David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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“Maxima.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maxima. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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