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Utmost

/ˈʌt·moʊst/adjective / noun
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Utmost refers to the greatest or most extreme degree, amount, or extent possible, often emphasizing the highest level of importance or effort. In today's fast-paced world, it's commonly used to highlight critical situations, like utmost urgency in emergencies, urging people to prioritize without compromise.

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Shakespeare employed 'utmost' in at least five of his plays, including 'Hamlet' and 'King Lear', to convey intense emotions or critical stakes, demonstrating its staying power in English literature for over 400 years and influencing modern expressions of extremity.

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