Definitions

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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For the filmmakers outside Russia, protecting Pasha and the people in the film from reprisals was uppermost in their minds.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

This week, the builders placed the uppermost beam on the 12-story inn set to be completed next September, in time for Super Bowl 61 scheduled to happen the following February at SoFi.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Above it all, the glass castle loomed, so high she had to tilt her head back to see the uppermost towers.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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