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

Cohen said taking the American atelier’s techniques and pushing them forward was of the utmost importance, also seen through a great selection of sculptural leather layers.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
For children who have survived one of the most brutal wars imaginable, choosing an appropriate film is of the utmost importance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of utmost

Adjective

Highfill maintains a covenant requiring utility rates to generate net revenues equal to at least 110% of maximum annual debt service on outstanding system bonds.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Zhang fell into the water four times and achieved a maximum distance of only 20 meters (66 feet).

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of maximum

Adjective

This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Unlike most New York governors, Hochul is not from New York City or its suburbs, but hails from the Buffalo area -- a more than six-hour drive away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of most

Adjective

Although the jury concluded that Meta had over 43 million violations of the state's unfair practices act, with each transgression carrying a civil penalty as high as $5,000, a New Mexico judge was responsible for determining the ultimate fine.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Some creators recommend the bag, positioning it as the ultimate back-to-school design.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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