uppermost

adjective

ˈə-pər-ˌmōst How to pronounce uppermost (audio)
Definition of uppermostnext
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 duo’s Black/White/Metallic Silver makeup features the same croc texture placement on its two uppermost side panels, but shifts from the matte finish seen on the Enigma Stone pair for a glossy, patent leather-like sheen on its black croc cutouts. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 One design quibble — at its uppermost reaches, the limestone is just a bit too close to the narrow edge of the steel canopy. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Osservatorio Fondazione Prada, inaugurated in December 2016 and dedicated to artistic curation, occupies the uppermost levels. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026 The $250 million collection stretches from the 62nd to the 67th floors and includes Sky Villas, Sky Lofts, and penthouses, with some of the building’s biggest homes—and biggest price tags—situated on the uppermost floors. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uppermost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppermost
  1. top
  2. upper
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  • About 4,400 SpaceX employees stood to become millionaires once the stock began trading, the New York Times reported, and Fortune profiled workers from top executives to welders whose equity is now worth seven figures or more.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress ultimately reigns supreme after years of testing, thanks to its combination of body-contouring foam layers, supportive springs, and a plush Euro top cover.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of top
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  • On September 19, Miller’s forecast gave the Republicans an almost 36% chance of retaining control of the upper chamber.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Nairobi police chief Issa Mohamud said the building had more than 10 upper floors under construction.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Uppermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppermost. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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