ultimates

noun

plural of ultimate
1
as in quintessences

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as in best

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  1. limits
  2. best
  3. maxima
  4. maxes
Noun
  • Both campaigns are also getting crucial assists in targeting Latino voters from independent expenditure groups, which aren’t bound by the same contribution limits as campaigns are.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The European Union’s second-largest economy has repeatedly broken the bloc’s rules on budget deficits and debt limits.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of limits
Noun
  • Pugh’s performance is a master class in physicality and flair, one of her career bests.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
  • But for the second straight week, Kelce had game-bests in receptions and receiving yards as the Chiefs beat the Colts 33-30 in overtime Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of best
Noun
  • In parts of Europe with a danger of rockfall or avalanche, there are often minimum speed limits rather than maximums.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expected to release more key information in mid-to-late September on how the subsidy expiration will affect premiums, out-of-pocket maximums and cost-sharing.
    — Michelle Marchante September 15, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of maxima
Noun
  • If Wembanyama wants to stay together with Castle and Harper, all three of them realistically can't take 30% maxes.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of maxes
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“Ultimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimates. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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