as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
the uppermost floor of the house gets very hot in the summer
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Recent Examples of uppermost
Highly unusual in her work, the scratched paint becomes worn off entirely at the uppermost bend of the green tube, exposing the raw steel below like an open wound.
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Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
And it's often tossed in the uppermost cabinet in Grandma's kitchen.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
One answer is that any of these prices will seem reasonable compared to what resellers will be asking for them, probably even at the uppermost level.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Locate the two uppermost stars — Merak and Dubhe — and draw an imaginary line from the former through the latter and out into space.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
And it's often tossed in the uppermost cabinet in Grandma's kitchen.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
One answer is that any of these prices will seem reasonable compared to what resellers will be asking for them, probably even at the uppermost level.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Locate the two uppermost stars — Merak and Dubhe — and draw an imaginary line from the former through the latter and out into space.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for uppermost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppermost
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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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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“Uppermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppermost. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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