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ultimate

/ˈʌltɪmət/ noun C2
  1. The most basic or fundamental of a set of things (countable, uncountable)
  2. The final or most distant point; the conclusion (countable, uncountable)
  3. The greatest extremity; the maximum (countable, uncountable)

Plural ultimates

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That very day the miners began their labors, with a vigor and alacrity proportionate to their long rest from fatigue and their hopes of ultimate success.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 175 · C1
To this day, that small trophy remains the ultimate prize in international cricket.
The Ashes: A Historic Cricket Rivalry, p. 1 · B2
Elias paused his routine administrative duties, feeling an overwhelming urge to uncover the ultimate fate of this ambitious young woman.
The Aviator's Diary, p. 1 · C1
If the preservation of biodiversity is the ultimate goal, perhaps the allocation of resources should pivot toward safeguarding native habitats rather than sustaining artificial enclosures.
The Conundrum of Captivity, p. 1 · C2

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