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
ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
For one, gathering with the Sinulog Festival crowd in the vibrance of Cebu’s most popular feast is an experience like no other.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
That has kept most stars from achieving crossover appeal.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Now the Big Ten has done it, too, after getting three teams to the Elite Eight four other times, most recently in 2014.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
For one, gathering with the Sinulog Festival crowd in the vibrance of Cebu’s most popular feast is an experience like no other.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
But some of his strongest supporters are reversing course on earlier comments to oppose foreign wars and are now urging conservatives to stand by the president even as most voters oppose the war.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
That has kept most stars from achieving crossover appeal.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
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On the hotel's top floor, this is the kind of space that hosts heads of state, celebrities, and executives who require maximum grandeur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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More than a thousand other records were set for daily maximum temperatures or warm overnight lows.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Award-winning writer Jeff Pope will treat this with the utmost care, helping to ensure that the issues that led to Sarah Everard’s murder remain in the public consciousness for years to come, whilst continuing to hold the police to account.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bruce will forever be remembered with the utmost regard by our organization for what was accomplished here.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Strong spring training from bats Spring training isn’t the ultimate prognosticator of success, but the Rangers’ improvement at the plate could be something that carries over into the regular season.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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This innovative backpack system includes a detachable crossbody bag for ultimate versatility during travel.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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