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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

As with other social media platforms, you can filter your feed to see only content by people you’re following in the uppermost tabs.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

Following Bilbo was uppermost in his mind, and the one thing that made the thought of leaving bearable.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien