upmost

adjective

ˈəp-ˌmōst How to pronounce upmost (audio)
Definition of upmostnext
as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others the upmost floor of the building

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  1. top
  2. upper
Adjective
  • Skubal is the top free agent and is sure to garner interest from all the heavy hitters.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The top comment was from Patrick Mahomes, who simply shared six heart emojis.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of top
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  • KingSong says wheel removal is as simple as taking out nine screws and popping free a few snap-and-play electrical connections to separate the entire wheel, complete with in-wheel motor assembly, from the upper chassis.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Friday night lows will hit the upper 50s or lower 60s bringing the start of what will be the coldest temperatures of the season so far.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of upper
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“Upmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmost. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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