as in extremely
to a great degree
a most careful driver, especially in bad weather
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
the cost of most everything is higher nowadays
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the player with the most ability on the tennis team
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Recent Examples of most
News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
Idaho is one of the nation’s most helpful states.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
These days, most kidnappings are typically connected to domestic or family issues, human smugglers or mental illness.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
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The museum just this week partly closed its Denon gallery, home to some of its most valuable works, following a water leak.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
Idaho is one of the nation’s most helpful states.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In most versions of Google Photos, there isn’t one anymore.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
These days, most kidnappings are typically connected to domestic or family issues, human smugglers or mental illness.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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The Supreme Leader has no equals Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, has served as Iran’s supreme leader since 1989 and remains the country’s highest political and religious authority, with ultimate control over military, security and strategic decisions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzales, The Miniature Wife is a dramedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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