as in excellent
of the very best kind
the New England town meeting is a superlative example of grassroots democracy
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Recent Examples of superlative
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025
Speakers throughout Thursday’s event had to invent new superlatives to describe their expectations for next summer’s World Cup, to be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 July 2025
AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
But what impresses most of all is the superlative hospitality.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
After more than an hour of superlatives, Di Bona took the podium to express his overwhelming gratitude and appreciation.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025
Speakers throughout Thursday’s event had to invent new superlatives to describe their expectations for next summer’s World Cup, to be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Noun
The superlative, not-for-newbie waves and the beach’s isolation make for extraordinary adventure.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
But what impresses most of all is the superlative hospitality.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All of the lies and exaggerations have resulted in the Trump administration permanently labeling themselves as the presidency that promised a populist revolt against the evil elites and then canceled it.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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The views from Nobu’s signature suites are described as cinematic and that’s no exaggeration.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The Palm Beach show is supported by a clutch of superb dining and accommodation options within walking distance of the show on the mainland in West Palm, and others on the island of Palm Beach proper a short drive away.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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As previously hinted, fans of the original series know which of Ellen’s brothers emerges victorious: burly Dougal (Sam Retford) or clever, crippled Colum (a superb Séamus McLean Ross).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Those employed or contracted by the business in Los Angeles know this isn’t hyperbole.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, Democrats who might have supported parts of the bill in a vacuum instead tried to sort fact from hyperbole, and were set on voting against all of it.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Jalen Coker, a second-year receiver who’s had a wonderful camp, will play Thursday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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The outpouring from the community has been wonderful, and everyone has been willing to help, though there isn’t much anyone can do at the moment, according to Guzauskas.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Avoid maximum magnification, which can exaggerate atmospheric turbulence and make the image shimmer or blur.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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At less than 1/32 of an inch, or 1 mm, long, adults are barely visible without magnification.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While much of that is thanks to an explosive offense that features Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, the Ravens also have some terrific players on the defensive side of the ball, which should not come as much of a surprise given their history.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Temuera Morrison plays a terrific villain as the murderous King Kahekili.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Being able to create ourselves has felt like the greatest, the final privilege.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Selig decided a great way to boost attendance would be to start interleague play, ending an almost century-old tradition of separate but equal leagues that would meet only in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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