1
as in farthest
most distant from a center
supreme power that extended to the utmost points of the empire
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2
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
Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
In-villa amenities such as a Nespresso machine, a wine cooler and bedside wireless chargers ensure the utmost convenience throughout your stay.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Europe could do their utmost to back Kyiv, but fail to tip the balance without American backup.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
During our conversation, Mitchell reiterated that Swan is not selling its users’ data and that trust is the company’s utmost priority.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
In-villa amenities such as a Nespresso machine, a wine cooler and bedside wireless chargers ensure the utmost convenience throughout your stay.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Just three offensive starters have returned in what is otherwise an almost brand-new roster, and Rogers has done his utmost to retain a certain mystique about his plans.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Europe could do their utmost to back Kyiv, but fail to tip the balance without American backup.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utmost
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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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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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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By age 2, most kids know how to play pretend.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Venevision, which like most private networks dropped coverage critical of the government in recent years, has reopened its airwaves to anti-government voices, covering opposition leader María Corina Machado's every move in Washington since Maduro's capture.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 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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Enjoy twin- or double-bedded Superior Cabins, or go for the ultimate with a gigantic Han Dynasty Suite.—
Eleanor Flagler Hardy,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Winning gold in 1998 and bronze in 2006 was no fluke; the Czechs were right there in terms of roster quality with the best-of-the-best.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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In the first year, NDSU can receive at most 75% of a full member’s linear media rights revenue share; that number increases to a max of 85% in year two.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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His max skating speed is 99th percentile, according to NHL Edge.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Utmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utmost. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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