as in extremely
to a great degree
a most careful driver, especially in bad weather
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
the cost of most everything is higher nowadays
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the player with the most ability on the tennis team
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Recent Examples of most
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
But one of his greatest spiritual teachers was a companion who liked to chase ducks and steal Taylor’s underwear — and whose most prestigious award was being honored by a local newspaper as its Pet of the Week.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The largest hubs operate on a scale that’s difficult for most of us to truly grasp.
—Brian Tossan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Adverb
With a unique roster of contemporary songwriters and timeless classics, HSG aligns with SMP’s mission to elevate and support the work of the world’s most impactful songwriters, and we are honored to represent you and your songs.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
But one of his greatest spiritual teachers was a companion who liked to chase ducks and steal Taylor’s underwear — and whose most prestigious award was being honored by a local newspaper as its Pet of the Week.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Adjective
Perishable publications Many, if not most, published research papers have titles that defy comprehension.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The largest hubs operate on a scale that’s difficult for most of us to truly grasp.
—Brian Tossan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Noun
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Trip delay Trip delays of five hours or more qualify for reimbursement of up to $200 per day, with a $2,000 maximum.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The rules also limit junior college transfers to a maximum of three years of D-I sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The integrity of the categories and the artists who genuinely lead their series deserve the utmost consideration and respect.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Despite them losing Game 1 of the conference finals to the Indiana Pacers, New York fans still have the utmost faith in the team.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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While a piece of the English football cake has become the ultimate soft-power toy for the world’s billionaires over the past two decades, Scottish clubs are still being bought up in the real world — and by mere millionaires; ones who do a lot more research than Roman Roy did.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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And Lake Oconee, located between Atlanta and Augusta, is the ultimate summer retreat.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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