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
The communal spaces, an open-plan living room, a dining area, and a sleek kitchen, are placed on the uppermost level to capture the most available light and airflow.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Morgan Wallen Scores Trio of Top 10s Among Wallen’s 32 wins on the Hot 100 this frame is a trio of top 10s, which sit side-by-side within the uppermost tier.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Most of the collections he’s placed on the roster have reached the uppermost region, with a total of 22 projects making it to the list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This rise in molten material causes the lithosphere – where the planet’s crust and uppermost part of the mantle meet – to push upwards, resulting in land features similar to peaks and valleys.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Morgan Wallen Scores Trio of Top 10s Among Wallen’s 32 wins on the Hot 100 this frame is a trio of top 10s, which sit side-by-side within the uppermost tier.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Most of the collections he’s placed on the roster have reached the uppermost region, with a total of 22 projects making it to the list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This rise in molten material causes the lithosphere – where the planet’s crust and uppermost part of the mantle meet – to push upwards, resulting in land features similar to peaks and valleys.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppermost
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Asian giant was the top importer of copper ore and unrefined copper, accounting for roughly 60% of total imports in 2023, compared to just 17% in 2013, separate data from the trade agency showed.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Her being back home and hooking her brain up to a computer, the combination of those things pulls out the top conversation in her head and in her heart, which is the loss of her father and her best friend.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Your feet are sandwiched between pillowy soles and a breathable mesh upper that keeps the air flowing to prevent sweating and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Unlike other thin, fragile flats that offer little wear before falling apart, these are reinforced with Vionic’s trademark cushioning, a removable insert, and premium upper materials.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Uppermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppermost. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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