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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmost
  1. top
  2. upper
Adjective
  • Prestonfield House is one of the city's most renowned five-star hotels, with a location within walking distance of all the key sights—and all the bustle of the Fringe's top venues—while feeling like a world away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Anything But Ghosts will arrive on May 7, 2027 from Focus Features, a little less than one year after Obsession hit theaters and became the studio’s top grossing movie of all time.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of top
Adjective
  • The team announced his absence as being due to an upper-body injury.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Highs in the upper 60s are expected multiple days next week, and lows will fall into the upper 40s.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of upper
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“Upmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmost. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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