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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
Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
The maximum available for a single person for 2025 is $967, and $1,450 per month for a couple
Further Payment Dates for April 2025
More benefit payments will be made on the following dates this month:
April 9: Benefits for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Because the design is extremely difficult to execute, the company is able to manufacture a maximum of 10 a year, and the model is priced accordingly at about $55,000.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
That means a one-person household would pay a maximum of $1,728 per month in rent and a three-person household would pay $2,222.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In that new world, universities will have a maximum of $20.5 million to share annually with their players.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
The maximum available for a single person for 2025 is $967, and $1,450 per month for a couple
Further Payment Dates for April 2025
More benefit payments will be made on the following dates this month:
April 9: Benefits for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Because the design is extremely difficult to execute, the company is able to manufacture a maximum of 10 a year, and the model is priced accordingly at about $55,000.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
That means a one-person household would pay a maximum of $1,728 per month in rent and a three-person household would pay $2,222.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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About the only surprise Friday night in the championship game of the Boras Classic South was La Mirada preventing Corona from tying a state record for most consecutive shutouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Selecting the right wood was also of the utmost importance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team, including national security adviser Mike Waltz.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Being able to land that kind of a backup on a deal worth a max of around $6.1 million per season is well worth the price.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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While in the infrared sauna, my heart rate increases to a max of 110–115 bpm, which is the equivalent of a brisk walk for me—not an intense workout.—
Jennifer Davis-Flynn,
Outside Online,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When as natural as possible is your ultimate goal, Jergens is your bestie.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Pride and Prejudice is the ultimate romantic comedy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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