uppermost

[uhp-er-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌp ərˌmoʊst, -məst /

ADJECTIVE

top

Synonyms

WEAK

apical culminating highest loftiest most elevated topmost upmost

Antonyms

WEAK

bottom lower lowest trivial

ADJECTIVE

most important; chief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

paramount predominant tops

WEAK

best big boss dominant executive foremost greatest high-up leading main preeminent primary principal supreme the most winner world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

minor trivial

WEAK

bottom lower lowest

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In one chaos terrain that formed within an ancient impact crater, the uppermost layers contain polyhydrated sulfates.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

This week’s retreat, which clipped more than a full percent from the S&P 500, happened to include elements of all three that likely will remain uppermost in investors’ minds over the coming weeks.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

None of them are risk free, and uppermost in the minds of those taking the decisions will be the survival of the Islamic Republic regime.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

“The health and safety of my constituents are uppermost in my mind as we recover from the wildfires,” Chu said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025

For once the religious side of the holidays was uppermost in every mind.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

uppermost

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