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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
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
For instance, Lenexa offers reimbursement up to 75%, with a maximum of $110 for rain barrels and $225 per native tree.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Kohli played 123 Tests — the traditional, longer form of cricket in which games span a maximum of five days — in a career which lasted for 14 years after his debut in 2011.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
One 12-inch container fits one bush-type cucumber plant or a maximum of two vining-type cucumbers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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Noun
The production of child pornography charge, meanwhile, comes with a maximum of 30 years, and a $250,000 fine while a count of possession carries up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
For instance, Lenexa offers reimbursement up to 75%, with a maximum of $110 for rain barrels and $225 per native tree.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Kohli played 123 Tests — the traditional, longer form of cricket in which games span a maximum of five days — in a career which lasted for 14 years after his debut in 2011.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
One 12-inch container fits one bush-type cucumber plant or a maximum of two vining-type cucumbers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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Filip Jorgensen has played most of the games, but Sanchez is the No 1 and has done pretty well in recent weeks.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Its analysis shows polluting industries still present problems for city residents, especially in Black and Latino communities where most of Chicago’s heavy industry is concentrated.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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His backtracking was not handled with utmost finesse, but this was the right outcome.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Your relationship to yourself is also of the utmost importance, says Dr. Joseph.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Tyler Morse, a prominent New York hotelier, donated the legal max to both Cuomo and the speaker this month, records show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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They’re limited to EVs that meet domestic content and assembly restrictions and transaction prices ($55,000 max for passenger cars and $80,000 for trucks and SUVs), and are subject to household salary thresholds.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There will be protests and lawsuits, but several brands ― from the old and historic to new and quixotic ― need to go, for the ultimate good of the automaker’s shareholders, workers and dealers.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The ultimate priority is creating agile teams which can continuously test and learn from personalized experiences and scale them effectively.—
Amit Ojha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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