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
Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Even his most fragile patients, elderly people living in nursing homes, stopped dying.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Fred Clasen-Kelly, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
During the monsoon, the monsoonal ridge will push up into the Four Corners region, summoning moisture to the region below, but Arizona has been stuck in a dry, atmospheric pattern, with most of the activity limited to the far southeastern part of the state and New Mexico.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
In zoos, the architecture of captivity arguably finds its most devious achievement, because the designers want to hide the cages and accommodate masses of spectators.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Even his most fragile patients, elderly people living in nursing homes, stopped dying.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The Trump administration has created a task force to implement his executive order to essentially end most gun regulations, and allow more people with criminal convictions, including for domestic abuse, to own guns.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
During the monsoon, the monsoonal ridge will push up into the Four Corners region, summoning moisture to the region below, but Arizona has been stuck in a dry, atmospheric pattern, with most of the activity limited to the far southeastern part of the state and New Mexico.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
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All five of the people involved were charged with crimes, but prosecutors pinned one person as mainly responsible: Kemper. Kemper, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy for grand theft and was sentenced to a maximum of 14 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after five.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each charge carries a mandatory minimum of at least 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison, federal officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This transaction was handled with the utmost professionalism and friendliness.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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Still, sustainability remains of utmost importance to companies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria is the ultimate low-maintenance evergreen for gardens and containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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In an age of instant answers, the right questions are your ultimate competitive advantage.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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