make the most of

phrase

: to show or use to the best advantage
made the most of her talents

Examples of make the most of in a Sentence

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Amangani is located roughly 7,000 feet above sea level—and the property was designed to make the most of this high-elevation perch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Some residents have even paired the batteries with plug-in solar panels to make the most of combining household energy storage with renewable power. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 So clear skies, good luck and make the most of this upcoming opportunity! — Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Letts makes the most of his brief screen time as a manipulator whose petty genius lies in creating an artificial scarcity for his affections. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make the most of

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of make the most of was in 1588

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“Make the most of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20most%20of. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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