Adjective
espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support
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Adjective
By building circuits whose states naturally fluctuate with this environmental heat, thermodynamic computing turns an otherwise stochastic and chaotic feature of nature into an incredibly fast, ultra-low-energy calculator.—Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026 The Stresa shoe was a key model in the collection, drawing on the aesthetic of modern unlined loafers, with a sleek silhouette thanks to the ultra-flexible sole allowing for natural movement.—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Noun
Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 The ultras, as they are known, are a study in obsession and aggression (the clue is in the name).—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ultra
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
ultra-
Noun
ultra-
Prefix
Latin, from ultra beyond, adverb & preposition, from *ulter situated beyond — more at ulterior