as in maximum
being the highest possible
The group wanted their performance to have the maximal amount of impact.
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Recent Examples of maximal
Functionality and convenience are key for makeup wearers like me who want to put in minimal effort but get maximal results.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
More and more, celebrities have been turning away from the maximal, festival-ready looks of yore (the mid ’10s) in favor of more minimalist looks, or, choosing to focus on one singular statement vintage piece to pull their outfit together.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
In the age of reengineering bedrooms for maximal sleep, these upholstered bed frames are just the thing for cocooning.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Stationery used to signal maximal effort.
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Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maximal
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
More and more, celebrities have been turning away from the maximal, festival-ready looks of yore (the mid ’10s) in favor of more minimalist looks, or, choosing to focus on one singular statement vintage piece to pull their outfit together.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
In the age of reengineering bedrooms for maximal sleep, these upholstered bed frames are just the thing for cocooning.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Stationery used to signal maximal effort.
—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maximal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximal
Adjective
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Pair it with heeled ballet flats and a raffia tote for maximum summer nonchalance.
Adjective
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So why did Ryan bother with Hunter (Jeremy Blewitt) when Naim was his utmost desire?
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Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.
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“Maximal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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