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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
None of the topmost Western officials have mentioned Syria in their recent public comments.
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Emile Hokayem, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2023
While a former Biden Administration official said de minimis reform was one of the president’s topmost priorities, and that a NPRM was expected by early December, the administration has not made any such announcement.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Finally, the topmost aim is to allow the use of a separate video as the input source, possibly accompanied by text and images, all of which the generative AI utilizes to produce a suitable video.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
And both films might have a shot at winning Academy Awards — a rare prospect for a country that produces more than 1,000 movies a year but has found the topmost industry honors hard to come by.
—Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Emile Hokayem, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2023
While a former Biden Administration official said de minimis reform was one of the president’s topmost priorities, and that a NPRM was expected by early December, the administration has not made any such announcement.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Finally, the topmost aim is to allow the use of a separate video as the input source, possibly accompanied by text and images, all of which the generative AI utilizes to produce a suitable video.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
And both films might have a shot at winning Academy Awards — a rare prospect for a country that produces more than 1,000 movies a year but has found the topmost industry honors hard to come by.
—Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topmost
Adjective
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have already locked down the top Western Conference playoff seed, but the draft is still something the franchise is looking ahead to.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Universal Music Group was the only California company to land on Forbes’ list of the top 10 midsize employers in the nation, although a total of three California universities earned spots in the top 20.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Selecting the right wood was also of the utmost importance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Simply going through the motions won’t cut it, and finishing the disappointing season out with the proper attitude is of the utmost importance for the likes of rookies KJ Simpson and Tidjane Salaün, and others needing to gain as much experience in actual live action as possible.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The serving size of 1 ounce exceeds the tolerable upper limit (UL) of selenium (the highest amount unlikely to pose a health risk).—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms of aortic dissection include sudden and severe chest or upper back pain, stomach pain, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, leg pain, difficulty walking and more.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Topmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topmost. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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