UTMOST Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈət-ˌmōst

Definition of utmost next

as in farthest

most distant from a center supreme power that extended to the utmost points of the empire

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Relevance

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as in maximum

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity she is a successful leader who deserves the utmost respect

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as in greatest

of the highest degree an intelligence operation that must be conducted with the utmost secrecy

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utmost

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noun

as in most

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Adjective

Republicans and Democrats alike have a lot riding on this upcoming vice presidential debate, especially here in battleground Arizona, so rules are of utmost importance. —

Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024 Along with education and appreciation, ensuring the legacy of Carnegie Hall remains for future generations is of the utmost importance to Smith and his fellow custodians on the Board. —

Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024

Noun

With the utmost of convenience being close to the parks and flexibility for all budgets. —

Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024 Its functionaries have done their utmost to convince those who still believe in its legitimacy that their faith is unfounded. —

Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for utmost

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