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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the ultimate speed yet attained by a land-based vehicle
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as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the ultimate speaker at today's meeting
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as in farthest
most distant from a center
the ultimate edges of the universe
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Recent Examples of ultimate
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 15 Jan. 2025
The Hot Toddy is perhaps the ultimate of cold weather cocktails, and it’s been a classic for generations.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 July 2025
The lounge consists of eight suites for the ultimate privacy which have been redesigned with British brands such as Tom Dixon and Axminster carpets.
—Michele Robson, Fortune, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
The song ultimate got five nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 15 Jan. 2025
The Hot Toddy is perhaps the ultimate of cold weather cocktails, and it’s been a classic for generations.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
Still, the men served with valor, many making the ultimate sacrifice.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 July 2025
The lounge consists of eight suites for the ultimate privacy which have been redesigned with British brands such as Tom Dixon and Axminster carpets.
—Michele Robson, Fortune, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimate
Adjective
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As most readers already know, the Beatles’ final U.S. tour closed the door on touring altogether.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While the elimination of the commercial lease tax is final, Higgins and others who have been pushing for the Northeast Corridor rail project hope Perez will help Miami-Dade find other matching dollars when the Florida Legislature reconvenes at the end of 2025.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2023
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Shortly before entering that orbit, NASA says Orion will travel 57, 287 miles beyond the moon at its farthest point from the lunar surface.—
Lee Roop | [email protected],
al,
23 Nov. 2022
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QAnon preached a day of consummation and vengeance called The Storm, a day in which all Democratic leaders would be slaughtered.—
Rebecca Solnit
January 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Jan. 2021
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The film's first cut earned an R rating due to Edward and Bella's racy consummation scene, which was ultimately tweaked in the editing room.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Nothing says confidence in your own policy-making like doing your utmost to keep consumers (most of whom double as voters) from understanding why their costs have risen so much.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Tommy Paul and Lorenzo Musetti tried their utmost to change the script at the Italian Open, but this was always a two-horse chariot race.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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In most of his tenure with the Jets, Hall has been the No. 1 running back.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The crater formed in a large basalt plateau, unlike most other craters located in sediments or metamorphic rocks.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Virgin is the epitome of this quality, in my opinion.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Many guests followed this M.O., while some decided to ruffle some feathers with outfits that were the epitome of fantasy.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Position players have a maximum of 20 days on a rehab assignment.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2025
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My goal is to attract at least 50 members within the next 90 days, leading me to achieve and exceed my $1,000 a week target in a maximum of six months.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Ultimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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