ultimates

noun

plural of ultimate
1
as in quintessences

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as in best

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  1. limits
  2. best
  3. maxima
  4. maxes
Noun
  • Indeed, one condition of the House settlement is roster limits, which are paired with unlimited athletic scholarships and other athlete-friendly features of the deal.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But now, asset classes once off limits to all but the very rich are on the table too.
    — Hardy Michel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of limits
Noun
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of best
Noun
  • The main sensor also has a higher sensitivity limit of up to ISO 25600 for standard and slow-motion recording and ISO 51200 for low-light video compared with the zoom's ISO 12800 and 25600 maximums, respectively.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • But those payments won’t contribute to their insurance deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of maxima
Noun
  • If Wembanyama wants to stay together with Castle and Harper, all three of them realistically can't take 30% maxes.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of maxes
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“Ultimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimates. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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