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
Morgan Wallen Scores Trio of Top 10s Among Wallen’s 32 wins on the Hot 100 this frame is a trio of top 10s, which sit side-by-side within the uppermost tier.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Most of the collections he’s placed on the roster have reached the uppermost region, with a total of 22 projects making it to the list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This rise in molten material causes the lithosphere – where the planet’s crust and uppermost part of the mantle meet – to push upwards, resulting in land features similar to peaks and valleys.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025
The department’s more than two hundred faculty members, scientists, students, and staff are uppermost in her mind.
—Atul Gawande, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Most of the collections he’s placed on the roster have reached the uppermost region, with a total of 22 projects making it to the list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This rise in molten material causes the lithosphere – where the planet’s crust and uppermost part of the mantle meet – to push upwards, resulting in land features similar to peaks and valleys.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025
The department’s more than two hundred faculty members, scientists, students, and staff are uppermost in her mind.
—Atul Gawande, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppermost
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Trump’s top legislative priority—his package of tax cuts and spending priorities—narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate over the weekend.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Keep reading to explore our top picks, including Kelly Clarkson’s rattan patio chairs, reversible cutting boards, Joanna Gaines’ area rugs, and pool essentials for up to 74 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Hartman promised an aggressiveness with purchasing land and chasing affordability for buyers, which could be a welcome refrain for much of the South Florida market not in the upper echelon of people seeking new million-dollar homes.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s in the afternoon, with heat index values rising to the upper 90s.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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“Uppermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppermost. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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