as in utmost
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
I have the uttermost faith in your abilities
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Recent Examples of uttermost
Thanks to television, Swaggart helped spread the Pentecostal movement to the uttermost parts of the earth.
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Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
Sunset Boulevard is, in essence, a Greek tragedy that unfolds when ultimate cynicism meets uttermost fantasy.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
But Sachdev has the tenacity to power through the uttermost tedium for months on end.
—WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023
Medterra Get ready for a trip toward uttermost well-being that will change your life with Medterra's CBD oil, which was carefully extracted from the whole plant.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
All class and no sass, these marbled cufflinks are elegant enough for the uttermost formal wear but also versatile enough for casual dressy occasions.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
Talking about rural life and the history of how the conflict occurred is of uttermost importance to the guides.
—Steph Dyson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
Sunset Boulevard is, in essence, a Greek tragedy that unfolds when ultimate cynicism meets uttermost fantasy.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
But Sachdev has the tenacity to power through the uttermost tedium for months on end.
—WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023
Medterra Get ready for a trip toward uttermost well-being that will change your life with Medterra's CBD oil, which was carefully extracted from the whole plant.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
All class and no sass, these marbled cufflinks are elegant enough for the uttermost formal wear but also versatile enough for casual dressy occasions.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
Talking about rural life and the history of how the conflict occurred is of uttermost importance to the guides.
—Steph Dyson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uttermost
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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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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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
Adjective
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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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“Uttermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uttermost. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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