as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
the uppermost floor of the house gets very hot in the summer
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Recent Examples of uppermost
Images from satellites in lunar orbit show that changes to the uppermost layer of the surface from a single landing can remain visible for decades.
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Parvathy Prem, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
The uppermost registers are just crisp enough to provide clarity and presence, despite the massive low-end.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
If the stock price reaches the uppermost ceiling in the award, the options would be worth $625,592,443, according to Equilar figures cited by The New York Times.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
An aisle seat 33 in block 146, row 32 of the lower deck listed as easy access standard was listed at $207,000, while a category two seat in the last row of the uppermost third deck was listed at $138,000 for block 310, row 26, seat 23.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Parvathy Prem, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
The uppermost registers are just crisp enough to provide clarity and presence, despite the massive low-end.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
If the stock price reaches the uppermost ceiling in the award, the options would be worth $625,592,443, according to Equilar figures cited by The New York Times.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
An aisle seat 33 in block 146, row 32 of the lower deck listed as easy access standard was listed at $207,000, while a category two seat in the last row of the uppermost third deck was listed at $138,000 for block 310, row 26, seat 23.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppermost
Adjective
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The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The key to the trade was former top prospect Kyle Harrison.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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In July, the city is expected to experience several days in the upper 80s and 90s.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Uppermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppermost. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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