upmost

adjective

ˈəp-ˌmōst How to pronounce upmost (audio)
Definition of upmostnext
as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others the upmost floor of the building

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmost
  1. top
  2. upper
Adjective
  • The heater was developed by Truma, a top name in RV HVAC equipment and accessories.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The 20-year-old was a bridge-between-regimes addition, as was Lukas Hornicek, who Newcastle’s data team identified as a future top-class goalkeeper.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of top
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  • The trooper grabs the man by his wrist and his dreadlocks and began yanking his upper body through the window, the video shows.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Soon afterward, the telescope separated successfully from the rocket’s upper stage, drawing applause from ground controllers.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of upper
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“Upmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmost. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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