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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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A shopping centre spokesman said: "The centre management team and all of our local stakeholders are committed to the upmost levels of safety and vigilance across the town centre."

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Jones insisted the club did "their upmost" to keep the pair, but, crucially added: "Unfortunately, these matters are sometimes taken out of your hands, especially under the current circumstances in Welsh rugby."

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

“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

“The welfare of asylum seekers in our care is of the upmost importance,” a spokesperson for the Home Office, or interior ministry, said.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 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