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
Jaclyn Greenberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Their yearbook superlatives were Most Likely to Win the White House, Cure Cancer, Open a Michelin-Starred Restaurant and Join the Forbes 400, respectively.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 June 2025
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
This uncut, unfiltered whiskey clocks in at 126 proof and is a superlative example of Kentucky-style rye that expertly balances notes of sweetness and spice.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
The superlative was fitting given all that’s happened at the venerable address.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Their yearbook superlatives were Most Likely to Win the White House, Cure Cancer, Open a Michelin-Starred Restaurant and Join the Forbes 400, respectively.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
Of course, none of this would have been possible without the phenomenal Will Arnett, who guided us through five truly superlative seasons.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
This uncut, unfiltered whiskey clocks in at 126 proof and is a superlative example of Kentucky-style rye that expertly balances notes of sweetness and spice.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The hinge-less part may have been an exaggeration, for someone who’s likely as much of a control freak as Halsey.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Pew’s findings confirm one of Trump’s most remarkable accomplishments — one so unlikely that professional Latinos long dismissed his election gains as exaggerations.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Michael Busch did the most damage, going 4-for-4 with three homers and five RBIs, continuing his quiet development into a superb all-around first baseman.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The President rejected that assertion with the kind of hyperbole that served to prove Bonta’s point.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Okay, this might be a little hyperbole, but the final beats of the Season 10 finale reveal a hook-up that fans have longed for, but was thought to have been abandoned as a storyline.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.—
Kim Salem-Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Affordable ones with a medium magnification can retail for $30-$70.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Uranus - The blue, green orb of Uranus can be spotted with a small telescope and good magnification under calm seeing conditions, said the observatory.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This is a great day to schmooze with friends and members of groups and organizations.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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