Definitions

topmost

[top-mohst, -muhst] / ˈtɒpˌmoʊst, -məst /

ADJECTIVE

top

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 upmost upper uppermost

ADJECTIVE

maximum

Synonyms

WEAK

best biggest greatest largest maximal most mostest outside paramount superlative supreme top ultimate utmost uttermost

Example Sentences

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These executives also ranked leadership development as their topmost human-capital focus area for the year ahead.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Fear is one of the authoritarian’s topmost tools, and satire reminds us how brittle it is.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025

"No doubt Mr Dhankhar has to give topmost priority to his health," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

Harris won the topmost endorsement Sunday, when Biden endorsed her to be his successor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

The sealed envelope hangs from the second topmost button of her coat, until Prospero arrives.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern