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
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
But right now, a new global space race is heating up — the one that demands the utmost precision for safety and to save billions of dollars.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Europe could do their utmost to back Kyiv, but fail to tip the balance without American backup.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
To her, surrounded by A-list talent on a Hollywood red carpet, a calendar is the utmost sign of celebrity.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
But right now, a new global space race is heating up — the one that demands the utmost precision for safety and to save billions of dollars.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Just three offensive starters have returned in what is otherwise an almost brand-new roster, and Rogers has done his utmost to retain a certain mystique about his plans.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Europe could do their utmost to back Kyiv, but fail to tip the balance without American backup.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utmost
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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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DuPage County prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence of 14 years in prison at his sentencing hearing on Monday, but Judge Ann Celine O'Hallaren Walsh sentenced him to nine years.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As Sam Stolton reports, the development could — if Google is eventually found to be non-compliant with the rules — pave the way for potential fines as high as 10% of global annual sales, though Brussels regulators seldom levies the maximum penalties.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Getting to the basket relatively easily most of the game, Virginia took its first lead of the game, 41-38, on Sam Lewis' three-point play 4½ minutes into the second half.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The air will warm slightly on Monday, but temperatures across the East Coast will remain below average through most of next week.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 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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Enjoy twin- or double-bedded Superior Cabins, or go for the ultimate with a gigantic Han Dynasty Suite.—
Eleanor Flagler Hardy,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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On a scale of 1 to 10, with one being almost effortless and 10 being max effort, a zone 2 workout should feel like a level 3 or 4, Kennedy says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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In terms of grunt, Vento is powered by two MTU engines, which help the megayacht hit a max speed of 17 knots.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Utmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utmost. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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