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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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
In the years since, its cast has reunited on multiple occasions, most recently when O'Neill, 79, and on-screen kids Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson had their own Pritchett family gathering in September.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
This cute dog bed is available in neutral navy blue and dark gray hues that blend effortlessly into most home décor.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
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One of our most popular, fashion-forward styles has been a high-rise, button-fly wide leg that has a slouch.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
In the years since, its cast has reunited on multiple occasions, most recently when O'Neill, 79, and on-screen kids Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson had their own Pritchett family gathering in September.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Even if the country eventually succeeds in attracting investment, more American resources may also be required to stabilize the peso, which most economists agree is overvalued relative to prices.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
This cute dog bed is available in neutral navy blue and dark gray hues that blend effortlessly into most home décor.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
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On Wednesday, Guatemala’s president announced the plans for a new maximum-security prison for 2,000 inmates that would be complete in a year.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Choose from 10 different power levels, from a low setting to maximum power for fast cooking.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Also, the safety of our drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists is of utmost importance.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Americans should have the utmost confidence in the integrity of the security clearance process.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The critical role underpins the nation’s defense as the ultimate security guarantee, and at least one of the boats is deployed in an unknown location at sea every minute of every day, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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However, given the kind of statement UAB made on Saturday, Mortensen may very well have a real chance of being the ultimate replacement for Dilfer.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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