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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The two most popular on the island are Wat Phra Yai and Wat Plai Laem.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
The reality is that most trans people in this country are poor and working class.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
Meanwhile, his most recent full-length of new material, broke back in and had to settle for second place.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The two most popular on the island are Wat Phra Yai and Wat Plai Laem.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
But most lavenders fail in the humid conditions and heavy soils found throughout the South.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
The reality is that most trans people in this country are poor and working class.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Noun
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If approved, able-bodied AHCCCS recipients would have to work or attend school at least 20 hours per week and could receive health coverage for a maximum of five years.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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That language created a very costly penalty, and forced countries to allow their maximum to be at least 5% of net turnover, but gave them the option to go even higher.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the interest of utmost safety, all 911 Cabriolet models feature an automatic rollover protection system that works with or without the top raised.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Get the accompanying travel case for the utmost ease.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of an airline’s operating procedures, the ultimate goal in an emergency is to evacuate everyone in 90 seconds or less.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Meester, meanwhile, played Blair Waldorf, Serena's (Blake Lively) best friend, Chuck's (Ed Westwick) one true love, and the ultimate defender of the headband.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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