maximal

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According to the study, "excessive heat, with maximal temperatures exceeding 40°C, can reduce colony populations by impairing the thermoregulation of brood or by exposing adults to temperatures that shorten their lifespans."

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

The Swedish pop sensation has also been behind a make-up trend focused on maximal, glam "Y2K" looks, and that's something Lauren remembers fondly from 2016.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

They align with long-standing American taste preferences, ones that are resurfacing in a moment of maximal nostalgia.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

By Sunday afternoon, his legs were inflicting maximal damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

The problem, you realize, is that while you have been raised to speak quietly and little, the notions of where you come from and who you are need a maximal approach.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee