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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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Recent Examples of utmost
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
In fact, Bo and Danielle South maintain their son’s experience at Myers Park was overwhelmingly positive, and that the school has treated them with the utmost care and respect since his death.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
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
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Adjective
Signing an attacker — preferably with versatility and the ability to play across the front line, like Gordon, rather than merely an out-and-out left-winger — is of the utmost priority, alongside bringing in a new No 1.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
In fact, Bo and Danielle South maintain their son’s experience at Myers Park was overwhelmingly positive, and that the school has treated them with the utmost care and respect since his death.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Noun
Kornyev does his utmost to meet the prisoner, a victim of agents of the secret police, the NKVD.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
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
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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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With maximum sustained winds of 30 mph, the system is moving northeast at 6 mph.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Richie Laryea would rib other players during their turns before giving a maximum effort with the headset on.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 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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The ability to judge, curate, and refine AI output will be the new ultimate (and human) competitive advantage.—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Cambodia has benefited from military assistance from China, which has upgraded equipment but most of its arsenal consists of older Soviet-era equipment and basic infantry systems, a different defense website, Military Power Rankings said this year.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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His Big Dumb Eyes World Tour set new venue records at ExtraMile for highest-grossing comedy event and most tickets sold to a comedy event, according to a press release.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Dec. 2025
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Judge holds career bests of 10.60 in the 100 and 21.85 in the 200.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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The Yankees catcher achieved a pair of personal bests with his two-run home run in the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s 10-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the Bronx.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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But offering multiple years to Powell wouldn’t be an issue if the Heat acquires Antetokounmpo because the Heat would have Antetokounmpo’s Bird Rights and could exceed the salary cap to sign him next summer or give him a max extension before that.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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What’s more, the sweet-to-the-max jewelry here benefits from Swarovski’s signature dedication to impeccable craftsmanship.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Utmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utmost. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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