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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the ultimate speed yet attained by a land-based vehicle
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as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the ultimate speaker at today's meeting
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as in farthest
most distant from a center
the ultimate edges of the universe
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Recent Examples of ultimate
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 15 Jan. 2025
The Hot Toddy is perhaps the ultimate of cold weather cocktails, and it’s been a classic for generations.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
For the ultimate cool, place frozen jugs of water or ice bags inside the container.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
The song ultimate got five nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 15 Jan. 2025
The Hot Toddy is perhaps the ultimate of cold weather cocktails, and it’s been a classic for generations.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
Looking for the ultimate everyday bag that’s built to last while still looking sophisticated and stylish?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
For the ultimate cool, place frozen jugs of water or ice bags inside the container.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimate
Adjective
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Making it to the final round, Shell Shock'd was up against Tacos Wuey Detroit and a newcomer that recently opened in southwest Detroit.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Dillon, a surprise championship round entrant after making the field as the 32nd and final driver, finished 28th.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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
Noun
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QAnon preached a day of consummation and vengeance called The Storm, a day in which all Democratic leaders would be slaughtered.—
Rebecca Solnit
January 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Jan. 2021
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The film's first cut earned an R rating due to Edward and Bella's racy consummation scene, which was ultimately tweaked in the editing room.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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As a result, Karadzic remained in power for a year after the end of the Bosnian War, doing his utmost to undermine the peace process.—
Jacqueline R. McAllister,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Aug. 2015
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Nothing says confidence in your own policy-making like doing your utmost to keep consumers (most of whom double as voters) from understanding why their costs have risen so much.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The Gaza health ministry said that 113 people have starved to death in Gaza, most of them in recent weeks.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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The Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner schools of style follow a similar lexicon on most occasions—think ’90s-esque but elevated basics, sleek tailoring, and luxe details (usually that means a bag from The Row or some itty-bitty sunglasses).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Michael Kors Jet Set Top-Zip Tote This leather tote bag is the epitome of a polished work bag.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Eve has become the epitome of a soft life for Black women around the world.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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The anticipated number of shifts is three with a maximum of eight employees per shift.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Currently, borrowers can receive economic hardship and unemployment deferments for up to three years and general forbearances for a maximum of 12 months at a time.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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“Ultimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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