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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
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Recent Examples of maximum
Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The brand’s performance denim is made for maximum movement.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The room can hold a maximum of 200 guests.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In 2022, the state legislature nearly unanimously passed a law requiring New York City (and only New York City) to dramatically reduce its maximum class sizes, capping them at 20 to 25 kids a class, depending on the grade level.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The brand’s performance denim is made for maximum movement.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The rule gives the Dodgers some roster flexibility, because teams can only carry a maximum of 13 pitchers on their roster, but Ohtani’s designation essentially allows the Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The room can hold a maximum of 200 guests.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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Saturday’s large crowd witnessed a low-scoring contest for most of the afternoon.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 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
Noun
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Dentatur uses high-quality materials such as E-max and zirconium to achieve a natural look that blends seamlessly with natural teeth.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rachel and Christina say financial struggles for non-profit theaters have hit their max.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In season 1 of the HGTV competition show, Heather and Tarek teamed up against Haack for the ultimate house flipping showdown.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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After long days spent outdoors exploring, sitting down at a good restaurant felt like the ultimate reward.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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