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
Gently scrubbing the skin can help remove the uppermost layer and promote faster fading of tan lines.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Like the Talon-A, the X-15 released from a carrier jet and ignited a rocket engine to soar into the uppermost layers of the atmosphere.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Its lower levels contain the hotel and the Kings’ executive offices, with the uppermost levels reserved for the residences.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The primary suite is on the uppermost floor and is accompanied by a lofted sitting area above the living room with views through the large glass windows.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Like the Talon-A, the X-15 released from a carrier jet and ignited a rocket engine to soar into the uppermost layers of the atmosphere.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Its lower levels contain the hotel and the Kings’ executive offices, with the uppermost levels reserved for the residences.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The primary suite is on the uppermost floor and is accompanied by a lofted sitting area above the living room with views through the large glass windows.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppermost
Adjective
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Ter Stegen had a good season a few years ago, but he hardly is considered a top GK that makes the saves the team needs to win those games that are close in the CL.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But Trump, the greatest salesman in American history, can also offer one-of-a-kind prizes, like the gala dinner for his top memecoin holders.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The animal has a large, long head with visible upper teeth along the edge of its jaws.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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Dealers are to inspect the upper control and replace parts as necessary, free of charge.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Uppermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppermost. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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