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ne plus ultra
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ne plus ul·tra

noun \ˌnā-ˌpləs-ˈəl-trə, ˌnē-\

Definition of NE PLUS ULTRA

1
: the highest point capable of being attained : acme
2
: the most profound degree of a quality or state

Examples of NE PLUS ULTRA

  1. <this new sports car is being billed as the ne plus ultra of automotive achievement>

Origin of NE PLUS ULTRA

New Latin, (go) no more beyond
First Known Use: 1637

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Synonyms
acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, high noon, high tide, high-water mark, meridian, height, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
Antonyms
bottom, nadir, rock bottom

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