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as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
his kite got tangled in the topmost branches of the tree
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Recent Examples of topmost
The topmost dial sets the shutter speed, and the flat rear dial is used for menu navigation and to scroll through pictures during playback.
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
In China, the world’s topmost steelmaker, policy is murkier but capacity is huge.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The various roofs are blue and the topmost turret is gold.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Remove all other side branches and cut the central leader back just above the topmost scaffold.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
In China, the world’s topmost steelmaker, policy is murkier but capacity is huge.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The various roofs are blue and the topmost turret is gold.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Remove all other side branches and cut the central leader back just above the topmost scaffold.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topmost
Adjective
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Marist wins Smack Attack in making return to top spot of rankings, while Argo also joins the fray.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The top charge is a misdemeanor punishable by a $250 fine, up to 30 days in jail or both.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 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
Adjective
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He is described as having dark hair and eyes, as well as having a birthmark on his left upper shoulder.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
28 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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“Topmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topmost. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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