1
as in farthest
most distant from a center
supreme power that extended to the utmost points of the empire
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2
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
Anthony R. Cannella, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
There is also third-party certification used to verify that materials are truly of the utmost quality.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 13 June 2025
Jim Clash, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Knowing that every letter was precious, the women of the Six Triple Eight did their utmost to identify recipients, processing up to 195,000 pieces of mail per day.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
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Adjective
What then, it might be asked, is called for in light of this fraught tale of fine craftmanship and commercial enterprise tainted by the utmost cruelty.
—Anthony R. Cannella, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
There is also third-party certification used to verify that materials are truly of the utmost quality.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 13 June 2025
Noun
Bakker: Mariska was a very kind and sweet singer who did her utmost to achieve the best.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Knowing that every letter was precious, the women of the Six Triple Eight did their utmost to identify recipients, processing up to 195,000 pieces of mail per day.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
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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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Shortly before entering that orbit, NASA says Orion will travel 57, 287 miles beyond the moon at its farthest point from the lunar surface.—
Lee Roop | lroop@al.com,
al,
23 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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The former is fun but fairly disposable; the latter follows a scientist and a teacher who are trying to understand—and protect—a girl infected with the parasitic fungus that turned most of mankind into zombies.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Like most trends, neckties will likely come back around in another fun and unique way.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The trade-in prices range from a maximum of £675 ($920.50) for the base Pixel 9, £820 ($1118.24) for the Pixel 9 Pro / XL and £1,045 ($1425.07) for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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For those who delay claiming until age 70, the monthly benefit rises to a maximum of $5,108.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet in the ultimate game, that star went down with a franchise-altering injury.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Even if a multilateral nuclear force provided enhanced capabilities and thus a higher level of deterrence—whose benefits would also redound to the French and the British—the question of who held the ultimate launch authority would likely outweigh any other considerations.—
FLORENCE GAUB,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Noun
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On this trip, there would be no time for work anxieties or type-A chasing of personal bests.—
Kathy Roberson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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Profar had career bests in average (.280), OBP (.380) and slugging percentage (.459) in 2024 for San Diego.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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So the city will now have a four-unit max in some cases for property owners who want to build ADUs.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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If buyers initiate the velocity max feature, the vehicle can reach 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque, Cadillac said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Utmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utmost. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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