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
In the past two weeks, Israel has eliminated the uppermost ranks of Iran’s military and intelligence leadership and of its nuclear scientists.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
The group came close to reaching the uppermost region in October 2016, when The Black Parade/Living With Ghosts debuted and peaked at No. 11.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Much of the interior will be taken up by 522 homes, which will be a mixture of apartments with up to three bedrooms, duplexes, penthouses, sky mansions, plus the ultra-exclusive royal palace mentioned, at the skyscraper's uppermost area.
—Adam Williams
june 11, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
The communal spaces, an open-plan living room, a dining area, and a sleek kitchen, are placed on the uppermost level to capture the most available light and airflow.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
The group came close to reaching the uppermost region in October 2016, when The Black Parade/Living With Ghosts debuted and peaked at No. 11.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Much of the interior will be taken up by 522 homes, which will be a mixture of apartments with up to three bedrooms, duplexes, penthouses, sky mansions, plus the ultra-exclusive royal palace mentioned, at the skyscraper's uppermost area.
—Adam Williams
june 11, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
The communal spaces, an open-plan living room, a dining area, and a sleek kitchen, are placed on the uppermost level to capture the most available light and airflow.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppermost
Adjective
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That pass marked Dart’s first snap in a game behind the Giants’ projected starting offensive line with several of their top skill players.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Dillon joined Kaulig this year as a full-time driver, mostly securing places in the top 20.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The result features a latticed midsole and seamless and adaptive upper that can deliver immersive airflow and second-skin comfort.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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The cafe marks a new use for The Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse, a 1930s cabin with an upper level that has taken on a life as wedding venue and event space and is within view of the distillery’s arboretum, botanical gardens and bird sanctuary.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Uppermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppermost. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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