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adjective

ˈət-ˌmōst How to pronounce utmost (audio)
Definition of utmostnext
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as in farthest
most distant from a center supreme power that extended to the utmost points of the empire

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2
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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Recent Examples of utmost
Adjective
Most of the 16 courses presented during its omakase dinner service (a smaller version is available at lunch) include fish flown in from Japan, treated with the utmost care and precise cuts. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Rather than fighting the process, Chelsea did their utmost to assist it from day one. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
Silversea did the utmost to deliver safe quality shore excursions despite the pandemic peak. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026 Christopher Reeve is always watchable and gives his utmost to the character, but Lester’s descent into further comedy and camp led inevitably to a fourth sequel that killed the series off for decades. — Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for utmost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utmost
  1. farthest
  2. maximum
  3. ultimate
  4. most
  5. best
  6. max
Adjective
  • That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
  • At its farthest, the capsule was more than 268,000 miles from Earth.
    — Marcia Dunn, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2022
Definition of farthest
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
Noun
  • Hong, a 37-year-old state legislator and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, was projected to win in polls, but Crowley ultimate beat his younger, more progressive colleague.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The actress wore the ultimate going out out look, opting for a chocolate brown bodycon minidress.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of ultimate
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
Definition of most
Noun
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of best
Noun
  • Just two sprints a day, totaling under 40 seconds, can improve your VO₂ max — a key measure of cardiorespiratory fitness — within two months.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Victor Wembanyama took the 25-percent max, instead of a chance at the 30-percent max he would be entitled to receive, so his Spurs could have more flexibility.
    — Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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“Utmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utmost. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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