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ultimate

Definition

  • noun: something ultimate
  • adjective: happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc.
  • adjective: most remote in space or time
  • used to say that something or someone is the greatest or most extreme example of a particular type of thing or person
  • synonyms: end, final, conclusive

Examples

  • I never doubted their 'ultimate' success. [=I never doubted that they would eventually succeed]

  • They provide their customers with 'the ultimate in' service. [=with the best possible service]

  • The president has 'ultimate' [='final'] authority/control/responsibility over the decision.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) it gives me something. Some, you know, "I'm naked, but, you know..." I'd like to get pockets to hang off of the belt. That would be... Wouldn't that be the ultimate thing? To be naked and still be able to do this. I think that would really help a lot. A mental institution? (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2