as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the max number of complaints received on any given day was 15
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Recent Examples of max
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The cost of dental veneers varies from country to country in 2025, with porcelain and E-max options in Turkey being up to70-80% lower than the prices in the United States owing to lower operational costs and advanced in-house lab systems.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Three-person expandable hardshell tents, typically offered by brands that don't sell a four-person, tend to come with a max sleeping width of 60-something inches.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The cost of dental veneers varies from country to country in 2025, with porcelain and E-max options in Turkey being up to70-80% lower than the prices in the United States owing to lower operational costs and advanced in-house lab systems.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Figure is available in more states than Aven and borrowers can draw up to $750,000, compared to Aven’s $400,000 max.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Three-person expandable hardshell tents, typically offered by brands that don't sell a four-person, tend to come with a max sleeping width of 60-something inches.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Adjective
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The effect is country salvage, designed for maximum gardening efficiency.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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State-of-the-art facilities like a high-speed gondola and high-tech snowmaking systems ensure maximum stoke.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every season teams vie with utmost seriousness for a title that doesn’t do them any good at all when the next season comes just a few months later.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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To honor the timeworn tradition of restoring the mind and body, being quiet and considerate while on site is of the utmost importance.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the property isn’t within walking distance of most historical sites, guests can rent bikes from local vendors (like Bike Nevis) or hire a taxi to get around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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An undefeated filly won the $100,000 Dixie Belle Stakes on Saturday, just not the one that most bettors expected.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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