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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand
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as in shred
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
an ace computer programmer
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as in to effect
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Recent Examples of ace
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The Game 1 pitching matchup pits North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro (11-2) against 6-foot-6, 237-pound left-hander Cord Rager (6-3), one of three freshman starters for the Sooners.
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Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Peralta has only pitched six innings one time so far this season, not exactly ace-like starts.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Sox ace Davis Martin faces Gerrit Cole in the opener on Chicago Sports Network.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Noun
The Yankees’ ace has bigger aspirations.
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Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The Game 1 pitching matchup pits North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro (11-2) against 6-foot-6, 237-pound left-hander Cord Rager (6-3), one of three freshman starters for the Sooners.
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Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Adjective
LoveShackFancy x Pottern Barn Another ace collection from Pottery Barn is the store's collaboration with LoveShackFancy, the ultra-feminine design house associated with rosy floral patterns, soft pink and blue color schemes and all things romantic.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Peralta has only pitched six innings one time so far this season, not exactly ace-like starts.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Things could turn around soon, with Emilio Pagan and Pierce Johnson gearing up for returns to shore up the bullpen, ace Hunter Greene getting set to start a rehab assignment, and Elly De La Cruz increasing his baseball activities.
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Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Sox ace Davis Martin faces Gerrit Cole in the opener on Chicago Sports Network.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
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Trump’s appreciation for and emulation of the histrionics of that sport have been much discussed over the years—recall how the late Hulk Hogan ripped his shirt to shreds at the 2024 Republican National Convention to reveal a TRUMP VANCE T-shirt underneath.
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The industry has been keeping a close eye on what Koosha and his producer Tom Rogers have been doing — namely, conjuring a movie out of thin air without a single shred of an actor, location, crew member or camera.
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The child was described as 18 inches long, approximately 20 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
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A little over a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.
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Blending ego and empathy, Chung delivered a skilled performance that may well win over Emmy voters in the supporting actor (drama) category this cycle.
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.
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Brands that nail texture and flavor while using higher-quality, more transparent ingredients are carving out space.
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Every year, Michaels nails the gothic aesthetic for its Halloween lineup—and this year, there are a few different hauntingly historic collections to browse.
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Owing to lengthy maturation cycles, these inaugural releases are rums influenced by the craft and stewardship of three generations of Mount Gay master blenders.
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But according to master distiller Brent Elliott, this cask finishing project started well before either of those things were a reality.
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Young guests can make a splash at the 16,000-square-foot waterpark or one of the seven freshwater pools.
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The excitement of that first game behind them, Advocaat and his players are looking to make more than just a splash in the remainder of their first tournament.
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The hotel stands just steps from the historic French Quarter, undoubtedly one of the first stops on any traveler’s itinerary.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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