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
Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
That executive order outlined potential consequences for school districts and state associations that fail to comply, most notably the rescinding of federal funding.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025
So far, 2025 has been relatively calm at the pump for most Americans, thanks in part to OPEC’s ongoing restoration of oil production and continued uncertainty surrounding tariff policy and its potential impact on the global economy.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Despite the political sensitivity and technical difficulty of regulating migration, the agreement remains Europe’s most popular foreign policy.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
That executive order outlined potential consequences for school districts and state associations that fail to comply, most notably the rescinding of federal funding.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The Department of Corrections paid the next most, at $5.6 million, or 4.9% of its payroll, which was the highest share of any department.
—Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025
So far, 2025 has been relatively calm at the pump for most Americans, thanks in part to OPEC’s ongoing restoration of oil production and continued uncertainty surrounding tariff policy and its potential impact on the global economy.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Noun
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Let the solution sit for a maximum of 20 minutes before scrubbing the bowl with a nylon brush or your toilet brush.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The exciting new attraction, opening to the public on April 25, lifts a maximum of four riders on a seated zipline, reaching a height of 100 feet in the air.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Profitability—the point at which a film’s investors begin to see returns—is also of the utmost importance to studio bigwigs, sometimes to movie-lovers’ chagrin.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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The tenets of the Society of Jesus emphasize the utmost importance of service, advocacy for the poor, and the promotion of peace.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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In a world where consumer skepticism continues to rise, trust will become the ultimate differentiator.—
Bill Bruno,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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These red gingham slides are the ultimate statement piece for spring and summer, thanks to the bow accent, while being versatile enough to complete nearly any outfit and comfortable enough to walk in for miles in N.Y.C.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Most.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/most. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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