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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
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Roth IRAs clock in slightly above Trump accounts, with a $7,000 annual maximum for those under age 50.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Combs, however is facing a maximum of 20 years if he’s ordered to serve his sentences consecutively.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 July 2025
With his conviction on the prostitution counts, Combs could face a maximum of 20 years in prison.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Noun
The narcotics counts, meanwhile, each call for a minimum 10-year prison term and a maximum of life.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Roth IRAs clock in slightly above Trump accounts, with a $7,000 annual maximum for those under age 50.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Combs, however is facing a maximum of 20 years if he’s ordered to serve his sentences consecutively.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 July 2025
With his conviction on the prostitution counts, Combs could face a maximum of 20 years in prison.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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The Gaza health ministry said that 113 people have starved to death in Gaza, most of them in recent weeks.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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And while most spots are known to shut in August for summer holidays, this is slowly changing as more restaurants keep their doors open or host pop-ups with guest chefs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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And with just 12 villas, Jenner (or you) can have the utmost in privacy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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For fashion and beauty, capturing value will be of the utmost importance for consumers.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Bouchard found Bader guilty and fined him $100 for each littering charge, short of the $150 max for a minor misdemeanor in Ohio, along with court costs that should add up to roughly $700 total.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost (up to a max of $150,000) and trip interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost (up to a max of $225,000).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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For as much discussion as there has been about lowering interest rates, the bond market will be the ultimate determinate of whether rates can be cut or not.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Gap Organic Cotton Poplin Big Shirt This button-up shirt is consistently my ultimate travel multitasker, bridging the gap between casual and sophisticated outfits throughout.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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