I. adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
be of the utmost importance/be of paramount importance (= be extremely important )
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It is of the utmost importance that this matter is kept confidential.
the utmost caution
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You are advised to take the utmost caution when buying a second-hand car.
the utmost contempt
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Many people regarded the government with the utmost contempt.
the utmost respect
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I have the utmost respect for the prime minister.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But the trial shows the need to look with the utmost care at staff selection procedures.
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I overhear two girls talk in utmost seriousness and gravity about the gross inequities in the grading system.
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In fact I have the utmost respect for it.
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In implementing his plan, Reagan operated in the utmost secrecy.
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In such cases, it is of utmost importance to retrieve it lest the patient dies.
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The tale is told with the utmost economy, as if nothing unusual was taking place.
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They entertained them with the utmost hospitality and before they bade them farewell Helenus gave them useful advice about their journey.
II. noun
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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I respect Reggie White and William Fuller and those guys to the utmost .
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She was angry at Hippolytus and determined to Punish him to the utmost .
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That meant we wanted every flight member to exercise the utmost in creativity and aggressiveness.
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The Derry turn called for the utmost in pilot ability.
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Then he took the bow and did his utmost to string it.
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We must do our utmost to conserve them.
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Which is why, if you've got a bad temper, you probably do your utmost to keep it under wraps.