UTTERMOST Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

uttermost

adjective

ˈə-tər-ˌmōst

Definition of uttermost

as in utmost

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity I have the uttermost faith in your abilities

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Recent Examples of uttermost Thanks to television, Swaggart helped spread the Pentecostal movement to the uttermost parts of the earth. — Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025 Sunset Boulevard is, in essence, a Greek tragedy that unfolds when ultimate cynicism meets uttermost fantasy. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024 But Sachdev has the tenacity to power through the uttermost tedium for months on end. — WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023 Medterra Get ready for a trip toward uttermost well-being that will change your life with Medterra's CBD oil, which was carefully extracted from the whole plant. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023 All class and no sass, these marbled cufflinks are elegant enough for the uttermost formal wear but also versatile enough for casual dressy occasions. — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 26 Jan. 2023 Talking about rural life and the history of how the conflict occurred is of uttermost importance to the guides. — Steph Dyson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021

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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

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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

Definition of maximum

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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

Adjective

Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Representatives from Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works department told a sparse crowd that the hybrid option — returning the street to five lanes south of Allen — was the department’s ultimate recommendation.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

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