as in farthest
most distant from a center the outermost ring of listeners had trouble hearing the concert

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Recent Examples of outermost Studies show that in adults aged 18-25, excessive screen time can cause thinning of the cerebral cortex, the brain's outermost layer responsible for essential brain functions like memory and problem-solving. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Each offers its own geological and cultural highlights, ideal for travellers looking to explore deeper. Solund: This outermost archipelago offers dramatic scenery, unique cultural experiences, and a true sense of isolation. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Just think of that: There could be hundreds of dwarf planets in the outermost reaches of the solar system. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 May 2025 Cis-urocanic acid is formed when UV light collides with molecules on the outermost layer of skin. Jay Kakade june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for outermost
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farthest
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  • That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Shortly before entering that orbit, NASA says Orion will travel 57, 287 miles beyond the moon at its farthest point from the lunar surface.
    Lee Roop | lroop@al.com, al, 23 Nov. 2022

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“Outermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outermost. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.

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