as in extremely
to a great degree
my computer is super slow this morning
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as in huge
unusually large
drinks come in three sizes: medium, large, or super
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Recent Examples of super
Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
And while that’s not super impressive for his size, his change of direction and smoothness as a route runner should help him in a competition with the likes of David Moore, Dan Chisena and others.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
WeChat is known as the world’s most popular ‘super app,’ housing everything from messaging to payment transactions to food delivery services, with a monthly user base of over 1 billion people.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco 49ers*: Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky Stout is a super competitive, speedy corner who held up well outside, despite playing at just 5-8, 181.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
And while that’s not super impressive for his size, his change of direction and smoothness as a route runner should help him in a competition with the likes of David Moore, Dan Chisena and others.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Week 9 at a Glance: After your big run last week, today’s intervals should feel super chill—2 minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
WeChat is known as the world’s most popular ‘super app,’ housing everything from messaging to payment transactions to food delivery services, with a monthly user base of over 1 billion people.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for super
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Buy something fun and extremely nerdy Lots of places discount their Star Wars merch and/or release exclusives on May 4, and StarWars.com has a roundup of all the coolest stuff, from Chewbacca flannel shirts and Hoth mini backpacks to a Grogu ring and R2-D2 Clip Charm.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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This moisturizing sunscreen is extremely hydrating, thanks to familiar ingredients such as ectoin, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and red algae—and, depending on your skin type, can satisfy both a.m. moisturizer and sunscreen steps.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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By the time the teams play, Mikel Arteta’s side will either be in a buoyant mood, having edged past Paris Saint-Germain to reach the Champions League final in Munich, or flat, their season of huge promise having failed to deliver silverware.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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That plan was ultimately dumped due to the huge costs — with one estimate of a $92-million price tag — and other logistical issues.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Chobani broke ground on a very, very big natural foods plant in Rome, New York, after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a press conference about the company's long-term investment late last month.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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An imperative to invest in women’s health The Women’s Health Initiative was established in response to a growing realization that very little medical research existed to inform health care that was specifically relevant to women.—
Jean Wactawski-Wende,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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So far, a handful of notable companies are on board, including gaming giant Razer.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The vast aisles crammed with giant packages, those hard-to-navigate carts, the ginormous crowds.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and will be greatly missed.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Bucks predictably got a massive game from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 36 points to go with 12 rebounds, but the absence of their point guard, Lillard, was a gigantic blow.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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But seeing the slow nature of gigantic bureaucratic machines such as these, this is not enough to move beyond policy to practice.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Our minds, for all their attunement to the nuances of the physical world—the subtle shifts in light, the micro-expressions that move on the faces of other people—are not terribly adept at perceiving those distinctions through the filters of airwaves and screens.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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This price isn't terribly juicy, hence the recommendation to wager a half-unit instead of a full unit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority of people who survive a suicide attempt do not go on to die by suicide – 70% have no further attempts.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Reveal Success Or Failure Predictors Businesses can harness AI to analyze vast quantities of unstructured data on customer engagement, projects and deliverables.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Super.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/super. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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