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
Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Wilson released her most recent album, Whirlwind, last August, and kicked off a world tour in support of the LP this year.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
Marist Liufau drew the start instead of Clark and played his most snaps of the season.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
The absence of diarrhea and dehydration ruled out cholera and other intestinal infections, the third most common cause of death.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Wilson released her most recent album, Whirlwind, last August, and kicked off a world tour in support of the LP this year.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
And most of the spotlight has been on comedian Mae Martin.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
Marist Liufau drew the start instead of Clark and played his most snaps of the season.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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Both charges carry maximum penalties of five years in prison.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution holds a maximum sentence of 10 years, tallying up to a possible 20 years in prison for Combs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Butker’s teammates still have the utmost confidence in him.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, Jakab said that supporting the creative industry is of utmost importance and is an investment into Hungarian jobs, exports and the country’s overall image.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Nearly two decades of dominance, of meticulous netminding, of setting records for a franchise years away from reaching its current peak, ended without one ultimate accomplishment.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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But additional coastal and inland impacts could occur, based on Imelda's ultimate forward path.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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