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as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
his kite got tangled in the topmost branches of the tree
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Recent Examples of topmost
But the Times’ topmost editors wanted to err on the side of caution.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The good news is that the unaffected upper levels of the multistory theater reopened for screenings the next day, which means the massive Imax auditorium on the topmost floor was thankfully spared.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
Remove all other side branches and cut the central leader back just above the topmost scaffold.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
At the moment of collision, according to videos verified by Reuters, two people who appeared to have been on the topmost rung of the mast could be seen swinging forward violently.
—Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The good news is that the unaffected upper levels of the multistory theater reopened for screenings the next day, which means the massive Imax auditorium on the topmost floor was thankfully spared.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
Remove all other side branches and cut the central leader back just above the topmost scaffold.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
At the moment of collision, according to videos verified by Reuters, two people who appeared to have been on the topmost rung of the mast could be seen swinging forward violently.
—Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topmost
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For more gorgeous pieces from the MacKenzie-Childs sale, check out our top picks below with everything from shimmery vanity trays to vibrant kitchenware, floral rugs, patterned furniture, and wall decor.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many left-wing media outlets have touted her as a top presidential contender.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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More Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Hill missed time during training camp with a nagging injury, a time when reps are of the utmost importance to regain the trust of his quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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In these cases, where each of you have a strong leg to stand on, conflict resolution requires the utmost dedication to helping each other understand, while also prioritizing what’s best for the relationship as a whole.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The cooling trend will continue through the weekend with highs in the upper 60s to mid 80s by Monday.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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As of Friday morning, the air quality was on the upper edge of moderate.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Topmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topmost. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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