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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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
The two most damaging active blazes – the Palisades Fire, the most destructive in the city's history, and the Eaton Fire – were 19% and 45% contained, respectively, according to Cal Fire's latest updates Wednesday.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
David Nikel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group that represents most major automakers other than Tesla, has defended the practice across the industry.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
The saga was supposed to get its most prominent airing yet on Wednesday at Mountain View Cemetery, where two of Owen’s siblings are buried and where a plaque is inscribed with his name and image.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
The two most damaging active blazes – the Palisades Fire, the most destructive in the city's history, and the Eaton Fire – were 19% and 45% contained, respectively, according to Cal Fire's latest updates Wednesday.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Yet, while the lively energy of a crowd can add to the experience, most of us crave quieter, more relaxing spots, too.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group that represents most major automakers other than Tesla, has defended the practice across the industry.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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The scheme was discovered, and Henson was sentenced to the prescribed maximum two years in prison and required to repay $40,000.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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California wildfire survivors can apply for the same aid, which, as of Oct. 1, 2024, provides a maximum of $770 to eligible applicants.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Our ultimate dream is to craft a timeless product with the utmost quality and transparency possible.—
Gabriela Hearst,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Assuming each person has the best of intentions, his or her job still has to be a challenge of the utmost proportions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Put this vessel to the ultimate test with soup, beef stew, chili, and homemade sauce recipes galore.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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This dish features a gourmet take on the classic burger, paired with golden truffle fries and a bucket of Diet Cokes for the ultimate nod to Trump.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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