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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
Adjective
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The duo, neither of which was born when Napier first began coaching in 2003, took advantage of Texas’ top cornerback, Malik Muhammed, missing the game.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Baltimore Ravens entered the 2025 NFL season expected to be one of the league's top Super Bowl contenders.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The safety and satisfaction of our customers remain our utmost concern.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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For these reasons, a reputable company with ethical and safe sourcing is of utmost importance.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Temperatures are expected to be 20-25 degrees above normal, reaching into the upper 80s and 90s.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gavin Williams Skubal took the upper-hand in Game 1.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Topmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topmost. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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