as in excellent
of the very best kind
the New England town meeting is a superlative example of grassroots democracy
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as in exaggeration
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Recent Examples of superlative
Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
However, this superlative — while it’s certainly compared to other civil rights landmarks — is but a fleeting detail in the face of how vital the case in question might be.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Not including Holgorsen’s addition, here are three superlatives within the 2025 coaching shuffle.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s houses are just as superlative as the ultra-talented pair.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
However, this superlative — while it’s certainly compared to other civil rights landmarks — is but a fleeting detail in the face of how vital the case in question might be.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
At the tail end of the last millennium, the fastest, most powerful road cars went by a magnificent superlative: supercar.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Not including Holgorsen’s addition, here are three superlatives within the 2025 coaching shuffle.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And the greatness of the game and the finish were beyond exaggeration.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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And to Zelensky, Trump’s exaggerations came across as offensive.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The voice cast is superb right down the line, especially Harrelson’s Mr. Peanut.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The goaltenders were superb as Ethan Bauer had 34 saves for Belmont, while Graham Emerick turned aside 35 for Winchester.—
Danny Ventura,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But Trump has a way of using exaggeration and hyperbole to shift diplomatic paradigms.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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For the team-up, Cara was partnered with creatives like Maris Jones, Gaia Maria and her brother Dario Caracciolo to make an album trailer and behind-the-scenes visuals that best represent the feelings of love, hyperbole and, of course, the album itself.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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And now my wonderful desk light is starting to flicker.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For teens who prefer self-care gifts, this $19 LED makeup mirror includes three magnification modes.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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This, in turn, creates stability issues as bigger magnification amplifies wobble.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Just look at the terrific films and stars left standing, shut out.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild winner is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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