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upmost

[uhp-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌpˌmoʊst, -məst /
ADJECTIVE
loftiest
Synonyms
WEAK
apical capital chief crack crowning culminating dominant elite excellent fine finest first first-class first-rate five-star foremost greatest head highest lead leading maximal maximum outside paramount preeminent primary prime principal ruling sovereign superior supreme tiptop top-drawer top-notch topmost upper uppermost
ADJECTIVE
topmost
Synonyms
WEAK
apical capital chief crack crowning culminating dominant elite excellent fine finest first first-class first-rate five-star foremost greatest head highest lead leading loftiest maximal maximum outside paramount preeminent primary prime principal ruling sovereign superior supreme tiptop top-drawer top-notch upper uppermost
ADJECTIVE
uppermost
Synonyms
WEAK
apical culminating highest loftiest most elevated topmost
Antonyms
WEAK
bottom lower lowest trivial

Example Sentences

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The safety of workers on the ground is of "upmost importance", Anderson said.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

"The safety and wellbeing of students is of the upmost importance to Gordano School, and we will continue to investigate what happened and update the school community in due course."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

“My team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

I have the upmost respect and admiration for our police officers, firefighters and medics.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Far above Mossflower ground in the upmost terraces of foliage, the champion squirrel turned her flight in the direction of Redwall Abbey.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques