as in maximum
being the highest possible
The group wanted their performance to have the maximal amount of impact.
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Recent Examples of maximal
Repeat for 12–15 reps, keeping your back pressed into the floor beneath you for maximal core engagement.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
In the age of reengineering bedrooms for maximal sleep, these upholstered bed frames are just the thing for cocooning.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Stationery used to signal maximal effort.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
To some, Midnight Hammer validated a doctrine of decisive action—limited in duration but maximal in force.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
In the age of reengineering bedrooms for maximal sleep, these upholstered bed frames are just the thing for cocooning.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Stationery used to signal maximal effort.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
To some, Midnight Hammer validated a doctrine of decisive action—limited in duration but maximal in force.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maximal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximal
Adjective
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Urge him to keep those two buttons at the top undone for maximum visual impact.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Is the goal maximum sale value?—
Brian Duggan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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So Amrik taught Rai to cherish his tools and treat them with the utmost care.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Because Lanzillo was working for a private private investigator firm retained by a law firm representing the Costa Mesa Police Officers’ Association, the case required the utmost competence and independence.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
17 May 2026
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“Maximal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximal. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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