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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand
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as in shred
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
an ace computer programmer
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as in to effect
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Recent Examples of ace
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The Game 1 pitching matchup pits North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro (11-2) against 6-foot-6, 237-pound left-hander Cord Rager (6-3), one of three freshman starters for the Sooners.
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Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Peralta has only pitched six innings one time so far this season, not exactly ace-like starts.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Sox ace Davis Martin faces Gerrit Cole in the opener on Chicago Sports Network.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Noun
The Yankees’ ace has bigger aspirations.
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Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The Game 1 pitching matchup pits North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro (11-2) against 6-foot-6, 237-pound left-hander Cord Rager (6-3), one of three freshman starters for the Sooners.
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Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Adjective
LoveShackFancy x Pottern Barn Another ace collection from Pottery Barn is the store's collaboration with LoveShackFancy, the ultra-feminine design house associated with rosy floral patterns, soft pink and blue color schemes and all things romantic.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Peralta has only pitched six innings one time so far this season, not exactly ace-like starts.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Things could turn around soon, with Emilio Pagan and Pierce Johnson gearing up for returns to shore up the bullpen, ace Hunter Greene getting set to start a rehab assignment, and Elly De La Cruz increasing his baseball activities.
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Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Sox ace Davis Martin faces Gerrit Cole in the opener on Chicago Sports Network.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
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The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
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There's one day left of food in the fridge, a flood in the basement, a hole in the ceiling and a group of people who are clinging to the last shreds of hope for the future.
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The child was described as 18 inches long, approximately 20 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
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A little over a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.
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Olise had a right-footer from the top of the box in the opening 10 minutes that required a skilled save from goalkeeper Egil Selvik.
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Dashboards can help surface anomalies, a concentration ratio above target or a revenue trend breaking from projection, but a skilled investor still has to ask whether that pattern signals product-market fit or vulnerability.
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Brands that nail texture and flavor while using higher-quality, more transparent ingredients are carving out space.
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Every year, Michaels nails the gothic aesthetic for its Halloween lineup—and this year, there are a few different hauntingly historic collections to browse.
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Owing to lengthy maturation cycles, these inaugural releases are rums influenced by the craft and stewardship of three generations of Mount Gay master blenders.
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But according to master distiller Brent Elliott, this cask finishing project started well before either of those things were a reality.
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Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, and add a splash of soda, stirring gently to integrate.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the NYC Parks Department kicked off the weekend with a splash and jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem to celebrate the opening.
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The hotel stands just steps from the historic French Quarter, undoubtedly one of the first stops on any traveler’s itinerary.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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