MAXIMAL Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

maximal

adjective

Definition of maximal

as in maximum

being the highest possible The group wanted their performance to have the maximal amount of impact.

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Recent Examples of maximal Women also carry a higher proportion of fatigue-resistant slow-twitch muscle fibers, and studies of ultra-distance trail runners have found women sustain less peripheral fatigue and lose less maximal force than men competing at equivalent levels. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Participants sit with the elbow bent at a 90-degree angle and perform a brief maximal squeeze on the handle with each hand. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Long associated with kitschy vacation souvenirs and childhood camp jewelry, today’s beading feels markedly more refined, offering a statement-making alternative that complements the season’s polished yet maximal resortwear. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 An analysis of body masses and maximal running speeds for 100 terrestrial mammals—with typical adult body masses ranging from more than 6,000 kilograms to 16 grams (African elephant to mouse)—found the optimal size for running to be about 120 kilograms, about the size of a mule deer. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for maximal

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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

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