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adjective

ˈət-ˌmōst How to pronounce utmost (audio)
Definition of utmostnext
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as in farthest
most distant from a center supreme power that extended to the utmost points of the empire

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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity she is a successful leader who deserves the utmost respect

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as in greatest
of the highest degree an intelligence operation that must be conducted with the utmost secrecy

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noun

as in most

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Recent Examples of utmost
Adjective
Rather than fighting the process, Chelsea did their utmost to assist it from day one. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The decision has been made with the utmost respect for the producers, the creative team and the entire company. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Noun
That match with Fonseca was power tennis at its utmost. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Christopher Reeve is always watchable and gives his utmost to the character, but Lester’s descent into further comedy and camp led inevitably to a fourth sequel that killed the series off for decades. — Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for utmost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utmost
  1. farthest
  2. maximum
  3. ultimate
  4. most
  5. best
  6. max
Adjective
  • That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
  • At its farthest, the capsule was more than 268,000 miles from Earth.
    — Marcia Dunn, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2022
Definition of farthest
Adjective
  • One of the most powerful figures in Iran has said that the US campaign of maximum economic pressure will fail — in a further sign that Iran’s hardline leadership is unwilling to compromise despite a deepening economic crisis.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 5, are expected across the remainder of the Hawaiian islands.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximum
Noun
  • The actress wore the ultimate going out out look, opting for a chocolate brown bodycon minidress.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • His humor suggests that the only way to face the ultimate is to be as alive as possible.
    — Nicholas Fox Weber, Air Mail, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of ultimate
Adjective
  • While most cases have been concentrated in southern and central states due the warmer weather, recent research suggests climate change is warming water in northern and midwestern states, expanding the areas where the amoeba can be found.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • On Sunday, Long Beach's high was 93 degrees and most of the area was under an extreme heat watch.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of most
Noun
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of best
Noun
  • Victor Wembanyama took the 25-percent max, instead of a chance at the 30-percent max he would be entitled to receive, so his Spurs could have more flexibility.
    — Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Class 1 of e-bikes are equipped with a motor that works when riders go to a max speed of 20 mph.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
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