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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outermost
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
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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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