- superlative of great.
greatest
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Throughout, Kurosawa emphasizes the castle’s impressive interiors, enhancing the sense that Murashige’s men are trapped, the greatest mystery being when Oda’s forces will finally breach Arioka’s defenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Blanche would remain acting attorney general in the meantime, Trump said, calling him a "star" with the potential to become one of the greatest holders of the office.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
This tradition contributed to the Senate’s reputation as the world’s greatest deliberative body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Screenwriter Russell T Davies has described the death of his husband to an aggressive brain tumour as his "greatest loss".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“This hasn’t exactly been the greatest day of my life, has it?”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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