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adjective

Definition of maxnext
as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity the max number of complaints received on any given day was 15

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noun

ˈmaks How to pronounce max (audio)
as in most
the greatest amount, number, or part at the max there will be 25 people at the party

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Recent Examples of max
Adjective
For example, veneer packages with 8 or 10 E-max or Zirconia veneers start from around £1,600 and take only 4–5 days. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
SpaceX seems to be positioning the older V4 as the more powerful consumer dish, technically offering a higher max speed and in-motion use. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026 There's no guarantee that Wembanyama would have qualified for the 30% max. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for max
Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
  1. maximum
  2. utmost
  3. most
Adjective
  • Rachel had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • As of early evening, the storm was centered about 90 miles south of Pensacola and moving to the north-northeast, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, the center said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adjective
  • The safety of those who work and live in prison is of utmost importance.
    — Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Korean hair care places utmost emphasis on scalp care, and the Scalp Revitalizing Solution Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner are prime examples.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of utmost
Adjective
  • In most cases, bed and board have to be paid for, but there are a series of daily spending caps on different elements, such as food and hotel costs.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Trump and Congress also canceled federal tax credits for most renewable energy projects.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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