ultra

adjective ul·tra \ ˈəl-trə \

|Updated on: 4 Jul 2018

Examples: ultra in a Sentence

Definition of ultra

: going beyond others or beyond due limit : extreme

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Examples of ultra in a Sentence

espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support

Recent Examples of ultra from the Web

Ladd Field became a proving ground for planes and other equipment in ultra-freezing conditions — as well as a hub for Soviet pilots taking loaned U.S. plans back over the Bering Sea and onto the Western Front.

— brian murphy, Washington Post, "How one man’s obsession led to the discovery of a lost WWII pilot," 30 June 2018
The collection is made with ultra soft, luxurious long-staple cotton and includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillow cases.

— lucia tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Don't Miss Brooklinen's July 4th Sale," 29 June 2018
Aviation enthusiasts yearning for ultra-fast, ultra-sleek intercontinental transportation—rather than 18-hour flights on stuffed-to-the gills widebody behemoths—might finally get their wish.

— eric adams, WIRED, "Boeing’s Proposed Hypersonic Plane Is Really, Really Fast," 28 June 2018
The Fiat Chrysler brand is setting its sights on ultra-luxury brands like McLaren and Porsche by reviving the Alfa Romeo 8C in 2022.

— nathan bomey, USA TODAY, "Fiat Chrysler reveals plans for 700 horsepower Alfa Romeo 8C supercar," 4 June 2018
Consumer Reports recommends Tesla's Model S, ranking it No. 1 in the ultra-luxury car category.

— chicago tribune, chicagotribune.com, "Consumer Reports raises concerns over Tesla Model 3 braking, functionality," 22 May 2018
Mercedes-Benz is considering extending its ultra-luxury Maybach badge with a crossover, complete with a porcelain tea service embedded in a heatable ebony-wood tray, to take on high-end competitors such as Bentley’s sought-after Bentayga SUV.

— Fortune, "Mercedes-Benz Aims at Billionaires With New Maybach Crossover," 24 Apr. 2018
During the Great Recession, developers put a hold on such ultra-luxury hotels, opting instead to build budget inns or overhaul mid-scale lodgings.

— hugo martin, latimes.com, "Welcome to L.A.'s luxury hotel boom, featuring $20,000 suites and James Bond exotic cars," 19 Apr. 2018
The auction is a test of the strength of the downtown market during a period of falling asking prices in the ultra-luxury segment and softness in the market overall.

— josh barbanel, WSJ, "Palatial Manhattan Penthouse Hits Auction Block as the Market Slumps," 4 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of ultra

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First Known Use: 1818

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ultra Synonyms

ultra

noun

Definition of ultra

: one that is ultra : extremist

Recent Examples of ultra from the Web

The group’s leader, Fernando Madureira, confirmed by text message that his cohort had seen a YouTube clip of Napoli’s ultras in action and decided to borrow the tune.

— rory smith, New York Times, "How an Italian Disco Hit Became Liverpool’s Champions League Anthem," 23 May 2018
Starting in the summer over a huge contract dispute, the stopper received abuse from Italy fans during one match in particular, during which ultras threw fake money at the youngster.

— SI.com, "Gianluigi Donnarumma's Agent Hints at Summer Departure With Pepe Reina Set to Replace the Italian," 21 Mar. 2018
But this is the first prospective study to assess a person’s cancer risk alongside their ultra processed foods habit, and way more research needs to be done before any definitive conclusions can be made, says Srour.

— korin miller, SELF, "What Are 'Ultra-Processed' Foods Exactly?," 2 Mar. 2018
That’s a question Second Amendment ultras never answer.

— ed kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "Do We Need Assault Weapons in Case We Decide to Kill ‘Tyrannical’ Cops and Soldiers?," 22 Feb. 2018
The two clubs share the Stadio Olimpico and Lazio's ultras were housed in the south end of the ground normally reserved for Roma supporters.

— afp, chicagotribune.com, "Lazio handed 2-match stadium ban for Anne Frank photo," 19 Jan. 2018
On Sunday, Lazio’s ultras found themselves in the section on the opposite side of the stadium, the southern section where Roma fans usually sit during home games.

— jason horowitz, New York Times, "Revulsion in Italian Soccer Over Anti-Semitic Taunts," 26 Oct. 2017
The largest concentration of ultras, by a landslide, are in California and Texas, with an average of 142 annual races each for 2017, according to Running in the USA, as of publication.

— morgan tilton, SELF, "How I Got Hooked on Running 50-Plus-Mile Races," 24 Oct. 2017
Serie A chiefs had called on all of its clubs to hold a minute's silence and read passages from Anne Frank's memoirs after Lazio ultras handed out sickening stickers mocking Jews during their home match on Sunday.

— SI.com, "Anti-Semitic Italy Row Escalates as Small Fan Minority Refuse to Observe Holocaust Tribute," 26 Oct. 2017