as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
the upmost floor of the building
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Adjective
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Ukraine’s top sanctions adviser is worried the mountain of restrictions piled against Russia’s oil and gas industry since 2022 is close to crumbling under the weight of soaring global oil prices.—
Tim McDonnell,
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For example, Korean blushes are quickly claiming top spots in my rotation, along with shimmery eye shadows and glitter liners that add just the right amount of everyday sparkle.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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The biggest threat stretched from Maryland to the upper edge of South Carolina.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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By Friday, the first day of (astronomical) spring, temperatures will settle into the mid and upper 50s by the middle of the afternoon.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Upmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmost. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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