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most

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adverb (2)

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adjective

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noun

as in best
the greatest amount, number, or part this room will accommodate 50 people at the most

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Recent Examples of most
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 See all Example Sentences for most 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Our ultimate dream is to craft a timeless product with the utmost quality and transparency possible.
    Gabriela Hearst, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Put this vessel to the ultimate test with soup, beef stew, chili, and homemade sauce recipes galore.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
  • 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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