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adjective

Definition of maxnext
as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity the max number of complaints received on any given day was 15

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noun

ˈmaks How to pronounce max (audio)
as in most
the greatest amount, number, or part at the max there will be 25 people at the party

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Recent Examples of max
Adjective
For example, veneer packages with 8 or 10 E-max or Zirconia veneers start from around £1,600 and take only 4–5 days. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
There's no guarantee that Wembanyama would have qualified for the 30% max. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 But what about 2027-28 and beyond, when Antetokounmpo might be playing on a new max extension worth $275 million over four years. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for max
Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
  1. maximum
  2. utmost
  3. most
Adjective
  • And as the rapturous applause and screaming showed, such stealthy-chic designs, with small details and a sharp silhouette, still have maximum impact.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The table below includes maximum DTI limits and minimum credit score requirements for all of the loan products Rocket Mortgage offers.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adjective
  • Her reputation for excellence and the utmost integrity is well earned.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And this big step forward in this fix is critical, as these antennae help to connect the space station to Earth, which is of the utmost importance.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of utmost
Adjective
  • The win was a step in the right direction for a lineup that has struggled at the plate for most of the last two months.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Bryan Danielson was more excited about McGuinness reaching the ropes than most of Wembley Stadium, but Nigel ultimately tapped out.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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