Synonyms

topmost

American

[top-mohst, -muhst] / ˈtɒpˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

highest; uppermost.

topmost British

/ ˈtɒpˌməʊst /

adjective

highest; at or nearest the top

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Etymology

Origin of topmost

First recorded in 1690–1700; top ¹ + -most

Example Sentences

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These executives also ranked leadership development as their topmost human-capital focus area for the year ahead.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Harris won the topmost endorsement Sunday, when Biden endorsed her to be his successor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

A man who did not want to be named said the caretakers of his building had stopped pumping water to the topmost four floors.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024

The topmost layer of the cake consists of a thin sheet of rice paper or wafer paper with another printed image on it.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

Quite slowly, the topmost bubble rose up through the neck of the jar and floated away.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl

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