UTTERMOST Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

uttermost

adjective

ˈə-tər-ˌmōst

Definition of uttermost

as in utmost

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity I have the uttermost faith in your abilities

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Recent Examples of uttermost Thanks to television, Swaggart helped spread the Pentecostal movement to the uttermost parts of the earth. — Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025 Sunset Boulevard is, in essence, a Greek tragedy that unfolds when ultimate cynicism meets uttermost fantasy. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024 But Sachdev has the tenacity to power through the uttermost tedium for months on end. — WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023 Medterra Get ready for a trip toward uttermost well-being that will change your life with Medterra's CBD oil, which was carefully extracted from the whole plant. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023 All class and no sass, these marbled cufflinks are elegant enough for the uttermost formal wear but also versatile enough for casual dressy occasions. — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 26 Jan. 2023 Talking about rural life and the history of how the conflict occurred is of uttermost importance to the guides. — Steph Dyson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021

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Adjective

The underlying theme here is that as AI implementation becomes more widespread, and as the technology keeps getting better, transparency, trust, and credibility are of the utmost importance.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Rather than fighting the process, Chelsea did their utmost to assist it from day one.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of utmost

Adjective

The drone is powered by a small two-stroke piston engine, allowing a maximum speed of approximately 160 km/h.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Where sodium-ion batteries could make the biggest impact Rather than competing directly with every lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion technology appears best suited to applications where cost and reliability outweigh maximum range.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of maximum

Adjective

The group has one more layer of output cuts involving most of its 21 members of around 2 million bpd dating back to 2022.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans—defined by their high-waist and relaxed fit—are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of most

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Just take it from the ultimate cool-girl celebrity, Miley Cyrus.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
The site became available on the heels of two bankruptcies and the ultimate implosion of Rite-Aid, which ceased operations in October 2025 after closing all of its remaining physical stores.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

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