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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
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Recent Examples of maximum
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison with a maximum of 20 years jail time, the Justice Department said.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
The Torrey Hills plan allowed for a maximum of 210,000 square feet while Torrey Heights was permitted to be built over double the size at 442,500 square feet, based on the ADT generation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Each charge of unauthorized access to computers carries a maximum of five years in federal prison.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
If convicted of criminal infringement of a copyright, Strange faces a maximum of five years in prison and an up to $250,000 fine.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison with a maximum of 20 years jail time, the Justice Department said.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
The Torrey Hills plan allowed for a maximum of 210,000 square feet while Torrey Heights was permitted to be built over double the size at 442,500 square feet, based on the ADT generation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Each charge of unauthorized access to computers carries a maximum of five years in federal prison.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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About the only surprise Friday night in the championship game of the Boras Classic South was La Mirada preventing Corona from tying a state record for most consecutive shutouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Selecting the right wood was also of the utmost importance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team, including national security adviser Mike Waltz.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Being able to land that kind of a backup on a deal worth a max of around $6.1 million per season is well worth the price.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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While in the infrared sauna, my heart rate increases to a max of 110–115 bpm, which is the equivalent of a brisk walk for me—not an intense workout.—
Jennifer Davis-Flynn,
Outside Online,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But O’Leary said shrunken windows are warping ultimate box office success and consumer demand.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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These are matters — truly — of ultimate importance.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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