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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Full of energy and pop goodness, the single feels reminiscent of one of SM Entertainment’s most popular girl groups, Girls’ Generation.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a pool and raised spa surrounded by a sundeck, along with a fire pit conversation area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Made in very limited quantities from Chave’s finest parcels, these wines are among the best and most coveted Syrahs ever produced.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Full of energy and pop goodness, the single feels reminiscent of one of SM Entertainment’s most popular girl groups, Girls’ Generation.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Despite these complaints, most people don't live close enough to turbines to experience them.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a pool and raised spa surrounded by a sundeck, along with a fire pit conversation area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague — which formally is part of Kosovo's judicial system although seated abroad — have asked for a maximum 45-year prison sentence for Thaci and the other defendants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague — which formally is part of Kosovo’s judicial system although seated abroad — have asked for a maximum 45-year prison sentence for Thaci and the other defendants.—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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That puts the founder on the opposite side of Newsom in a midterm election cycle the governor has cast in terms of the utmost urgency.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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For the utmost luxury, opt for the beachfront bungalows steps away from the water or one of the residences, with up to four bedrooms for a group getaway.—
Nneka M. Okona,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Isaacman stated that while Boeing manufactured the troubled spacecraft, the ultimate responsibility lies with NASA for accepting a flawed vehicle and risking the lives of two astronauts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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In its desire to put the Olympics above politics, the IOC is making the ultimate political statement that the personal conscience of a grieving athlete for the tragedy of his nation is on the same level of a political protest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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