Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmost
Adjective
  • Liam McNeeley was listed as one of the steals of the draft based on where he was selected, and Josh Longstaff was recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the league.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Braylon Staley caught 6 passes for 109 yards to lead the Vols, while the SEC’s top receiver, Chris Brazzell, was held to 1 catch for 5 yards.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In 2025, his administration raised the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000—a move that disproportionately benefits upper-income households in high-tax states like California and New York.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Doctors allegedly found 13 stab wounds to Stalzer's upper body, German outlet Bild reported, citing new police findings.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Upmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmost. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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