ultra

adjective ul·tra \ ˈəl-trə \

|Updated on: 7 Jun 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

Trump is also said to be considering pardons for the ultra-corrupt former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart.

— chris stirewalt, Fox News, "One crazy summer for Trump and Mueller," 1 June 2018
The Grand Bohemian project has raised funding from a diverse array of sources, including a couple of family offices, which are private wealth management firms for the ultra-wealthy.

— ely portillo, charlotteobserver, "A new hotel that will add flair to Charlotte's skyline is under construction uptown," 31 May 2018
Democrats have eyed this seat for years -- particularly as Rohrabacher's pro-Russia pronouncements and ultra-conservative views seemed increasingly out of step with his more moderate constituents.

— maeve reston, CNN, "California's 'top two' primary election tussle," 31 May 2018
Lying on her back, her feet to the ocean, Talibart used telescopic lenses and an ultra-fast 1,000 frames/second shutter speed to capture the towers and troughs of foam-flecked seawater.

— michael hardy, WIRED, "You've Never Seen Waves Like This Before," 31 May 2018
But the ultra-flattering style still manages to feel both timeless and modern.

— The Cut, "Buy These Sunglasses in Every Color," 24 May 2018
Though androids have been allowed to integrate into seemingly every facet of Detroit’s society, everyone is somehow also skeptical and distrustful of the ersatz humans that now dominate their ultra-modern lives.

— kyle orland, Ars Technica, "Detroit: Become Human review: Robotic in all of the wrong ways," 24 May 2018
This Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe is made with ultra-plush microfiber that promises to never shrink or pill.

— tanisha pina, Allure, "Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2018 Starts Today — Here's What to Shop," 23 May 2018
Larry Ellison's ultra-luxury estate can also be found in the neighborhood.

— david caraccio, sacbee, "Tour this $10.9 million Lake Tahoe waterfront mansion on the market | The Sacramento Bee," 18 May 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