1
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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Recent Examples of utmost
Editorial, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
It was penned to expose the mechanics of corruption at a point in time when Orwell believed the issue of fascism was of the utmost urgency.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Will Leitch, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2025
Tasked with eclipsing a great (if aging) AFC dynasty, Harbaugh will use it as motivation to sharpen Justin Herbert and teammates and to extract the utmost in support from the Spanoses.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
But the Biden administration, in the thrall of progressive economic policy that views productive business endeavors with the utmost suspicion, soon stepped in.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
It was penned to expose the mechanics of corruption at a point in time when Orwell believed the issue of fascism was of the utmost urgency.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Fitting, then, that Le Cercle Rouge, like so many of his films, focused on people similarly obsessed — albeit with a jewel heist that is executed with the utmost of care.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2025
Tasked with eclipsing a great (if aging) AFC dynasty, Harbaugh will use it as motivation to sharpen Justin Herbert and teammates and to extract the utmost in support from the Spanoses.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utmost
Adjective
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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
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At its farthest, the capsule was more than 268,000 miles from Earth.—
Marcia Dunn,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The serum pairs perfectly with the bestselling Cloud Mascara, a clean, flake-free formula for maximum volume and limitless length.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The human body was not built to withstand those kinds of demands—or most bodies, anyway.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Ponza The largest of the Pontine Islands, Ponza sits in the Tyrrhenian Sea between Rome and Naples, and remains largely under the radar for most international travelers.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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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
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Newsom ultimate vetoed a more restrictive piece of AI chatbot legislation that was supported by some online safety advocates, including the parents of Orange County teen Adam Raine, who died by suicide after using AI for companionship.—
Kate Wolffe
October 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli don their red-carpet-best at the FOX Upfront Red Carpet on May 11 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Graham polled next-best with 43% favorability among Democrats and 22% among independents, and with 14% of Democrats and 25% of independents viewing him unfavorably.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Dentatur uses high-quality materials such as E-max and zirconium to achieve a natural look that blends seamlessly with natural teeth.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rachel and Christina say financial struggles for non-profit theaters have hit their max.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Utmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utmost. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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