as in extremely
to a great degree
a most careful driver, especially in bad weather
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
the cost of most everything is higher nowadays
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the player with the most ability on the tennis team
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Recent Examples of most
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Her most recent short story collections are Someday This Will Be Funny and The Complete Madame Realism.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked 54 times in 2025, third most in the NFL, and finding offensive line depth was among the team’s priorities entering the draft.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
The target opening for the permanent casino was pushed back several times, most recently in January, when Bally’s requested a 12-month legislative extension to operate at the temporary casino until September 2027.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Her most recent short story collections are Someday This Will Be Funny and The Complete Madame Realism.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In Virginia, Spanberger ran as a moderate and won support from most independents and a few disaffected Republicans.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked 54 times in 2025, third most in the NFL, and finding offensive line depth was among the team’s priorities entering the draft.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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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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