superscript
noun
su·per·script
ˈsü-pər-ˌskript 
: a distinguishing symbol (such as a numeral or letter) written immediately above or above and to the right or left of another character
superscript
adjective
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The ads appear as a tiny blue superscript text next to a word in search, similar to the format used for citations.
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Julia Malleck, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2023
In 2015 the Zika virus outbreak superscript text arrived and crystallized the reality that fear was a critical variable in understanding the economics of outbreaks.
—Evan Ratliff, Wired, 16 June 2020
Like the purple emoji hearts that BTS superfans posted in comments and tweets online, small superscript sevens have popped up in Twitter usernames, bios and the tweets themselves of loyal BTS supporters.
—Cady Lang, Time, 19 Feb. 2020
Finally, Easier Superscripts Mathematicians, scientists, and other fans of exponents will appreciate the ability to easily add superscript and subscript text to their documents without digging into the system’s catalog of characters.
—Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 15 Aug. 2019
But then there are also superscripts, and built-up fractions—like math.
—Stephen Wolfram, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2018
Next, dash in some extra textual mumbo jumbo, preferably something with one of those old-timey superscript letters.
—Kyle Vanhemert, WIRED, 31 July 2013
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Julia Malleck, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2023
In 2015 the Zika virus outbreak superscript text arrived and crystallized the reality that fear was a critical variable in understanding the economics of outbreaks.
—Evan Ratliff, Wired, 16 June 2020
Like the purple emoji hearts that BTS superfans posted in comments and tweets online, small superscript sevens have popped up in Twitter usernames, bios and the tweets themselves of loyal BTS supporters.
—Cady Lang, Time, 19 Feb. 2020
Finally, Easier Superscripts Mathematicians, scientists, and other fans of exponents will appreciate the ability to easily add superscript and subscript text to their documents without digging into the system’s catalog of characters.
—Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 15 Aug. 2019
But then there are also superscripts, and built-up fractions—like math.
—Stephen Wolfram, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2018
Next, dash in some extra textual mumbo jumbo, preferably something with one of those old-timey superscript letters.
—Kyle Vanhemert, WIRED, 31 July 2013
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“Superscript.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superscript. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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superscript
noun
su·per·script
ˈsü-pər-ˌskript
: a distinguishing symbol (as a numeral or letter) written immediately above or above and to the side of another character
superscript
adjective
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