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Synonyms for utmost

of the greatest possible degree, quality, or intensity

greatest in quantity or highest in degree that has been or can be attained

the greatest quantity or highest degree attainable

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Synonyms for utmost

the greatest possible degree

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

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highest in extent or degree

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(comparatives of 'far') most remote in space or time or order

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However, after a very uneasy voyage, in which we were often in danger of being dashed against the rocks, or thrown upon the sands by the rapidity of the current, and suffered the utmost distress for want of water, I landed at Daman, a place about twenty leagues distant from Bazaim.
So dreadfully frightened were they that they kept out of sight farther and farther; till at last our men followed them, and almost every day killing or wounding some of them, they kept up in the woods or hollow places so much, that it reduced them to the utmost misery for want of food; and many were afterwards found dead in the woods, without any hurt, absolutely starved to death.
Even when by dint of such inquiries as the utmost vigilance and sagacity could set on foot, we found they had been seen with two poor travelling showmen-- and in time discovered the men themselves--and in time, the actual place of their retreat; even then, we were too late.
In their progress, they met with several bands of Nez Perces, by whom they were invariably treated with the utmost kindness.
But fleet-footed Joe put forth his utmost speed, and checked the car, while the balloon beat upon the sand, at the risk of being torn to pieces.
Blimey, a Chelsea pensioner who served his Queen and country for 25 years had the utmost respect of talent show judge SIMON COWELL!
'These 10 holy days must be spent with the utmost diligence.
He expressed his great honour and utmost happiness to present his credentials to His Majesty.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Apr 9 (ANI): Following Tuesday's naxal attack in Dantewada here which killed five people including BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi, Election Commission has said the polling for Lok Sabha elections will be held as per schedule while instructing the collectors and superintendents of police of the affected districts to take utmost precautions.
Hasan urged the IOs to work with utmost sincerity and responsibility.
The prime minister had said all projects should be completed within the stipulated time and with utmost transparency.
Speaking outside Edinburgh Sheriff 's Court after a short, private hearing, Mr Salmond said: "Now that these proceedings are live, it is even more important to respect the court and therefore the only thing I can say is I refute absolutely these allegations of criminality and I will defend myself to the utmost in court.
He expressed his resolve, "I will celebrate the Independence Day [tomorrow] with the utmost [fervour]."
The PTI chief also expressed his resolve to celebrate this Independence Day with the utmost enthusiasm.
Hasan Askari said that public funds are a trust of the people and they should be utilized with utmost prudence.