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
Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
That executive order outlined potential consequences for school districts and state associations that fail to comply, most notably the rescinding of federal funding.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025
So far, 2025 has been relatively calm at the pump for most Americans, thanks in part to OPEC’s ongoing restoration of oil production and continued uncertainty surrounding tariff policy and its potential impact on the global economy.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Despite the political sensitivity and technical difficulty of regulating migration, the agreement remains Europe’s most popular foreign policy.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
That executive order outlined potential consequences for school districts and state associations that fail to comply, most notably the rescinding of federal funding.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The Department of Corrections paid the next most, at $5.6 million, or 4.9% of its payroll, which was the highest share of any department.
—Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025
So far, 2025 has been relatively calm at the pump for most Americans, thanks in part to OPEC’s ongoing restoration of oil production and continued uncertainty surrounding tariff policy and its potential impact on the global economy.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Noun
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The charge carries a maximum of 10 years in prison, federal officials said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beginning the week of June 2, soldiers, their horses and the caisson will carry caskets for two funerals a day and a maximum of 10 per week.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Page > Sub-Page schema is of the utmost importance here.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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First impressions start before guests even walk through the front door, which means having your landscape shipshape is of the utmost importance.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When as natural as possible is your ultimate goal, Jergens is your bestie.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Pride and Prejudice is the ultimate romantic comedy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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