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
To some, Midnight Hammer validated a doctrine of decisive action—limited in duration but maximal in force.
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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Then there are the directors and executives of pharmaceutical companies who price their products for maximal profits without caring much about the impact of unaffordability on the patients whose lives depend on those products.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In a category increasingly dominated by maximal stack heights and rising prices, the Aero Razor offers a refreshing alternative that’s fast, connected, and, at $140, one of the best values in running.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
The brand uses high-quality ingredients, and its hyaluronic acid is a maximal dose of its emollient, plumping, and collagen-producing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Then there are the directors and executives of pharmaceutical companies who price their products for maximal profits without caring much about the impact of unaffordability on the patients whose lives depend on those products.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In a category increasingly dominated by maximal stack heights and rising prices, the Aero Razor offers a refreshing alternative that’s fast, connected, and, at $140, one of the best values in running.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
The brand uses high-quality ingredients, and its hyaluronic acid is a maximal dose of its emollient, plumping, and collagen-producing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximal
Adjective
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The conspiracy charge holds a maximum sentence of life in federal prison, while the kidnapping charge is punishable by up to 20 years.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Accessible rooms cluster near reception on upper levels, convenient for restaurants but requiring maximum logistics to reach pools or beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our department treats every report with the utmost seriousness to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and schools.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our leaders owe it to all of us to do their utmost to prevent this fate from befalling anyone else.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Maximal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximal. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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