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ultimate

[uhl-tuh-mit] / ˈʌl tə mɪt /
ADJECTIVE
last, final
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eventual
STRONG
closing end extreme latest latter terminal
WEAK
capping chips down concluding conclusive decisive farthermost farthest final curtain furthermost furthest hindmost lattermost most distant
Antonyms
WEAK
auxiliary beginning first introductory opening
ADJECTIVE
best, greatest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
preeminent transcendent utmost
STRONG
extreme max maxi maximum superlative
WEAK
highest incomparable most paramount significant supreme surpassing the most topmost towering unequalable unmatchable unsurpassable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inferior
STRONG
lowest
WEAK
inessential least secondary unnecessary worst
ADJECTIVE
fundamental
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute basic
STRONG
empyrean primary radical
WEAK
categorical elemental empyreal sublime transcendental
Antonyms
WEAK
auxiliary extra inessential secondary unnecessary

Example Sentences

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Schneiderman said it is "highly unlikely that the US will choose to use nuclear weapons against Iran. It is the ultimate Rubicon to cross."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"Representing Manchester United is the ultimate honour. It is a responsibility that makes myself and my family proud every single day," Maguire said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

On the flip-side, Microsoft would not compete with OpenAI to build the ultimate goal of AI researchers: machines that can perform knowledge work better than any person, also called superintelligence.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Congress makes the ultimate funding decisions for the government.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If Byrd needs a clue, this is the ultimate one to just leave Axel alone.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers