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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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2
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
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
For the second consecutive game, Texas couldn’t generate much offense against South Carolina ace Jori Heard.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Esmeralda is incompetent, egotistic, and, thanks to Impacciatore’s ace comedic timing, totally fabulous.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Of the seven Giants competing in the World Baseball Classic, five — ace Logan Webb (United States), outfielders Jung Hoo Lee (Korea), Heliot Ramos (Puerto Rico) and Harrison Bader (Israel), and second baseman Luis Arraez (Venezuela) — have spots on the Opening Day roster.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Tigers, who will pay their ace $32 million this season after losing to him in arbitration, surely harbor similar concerns.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
For the second consecutive game, Texas couldn’t generate much offense against South Carolina ace Jori Heard.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Benjamin Loeb did the superb cinematography, and the score by ace Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi tries valiantly to catch the mood.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Esmeralda is incompetent, egotistic, and, thanks to Impacciatore’s ace comedic timing, totally fabulous.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
In the end, the Detroit Tigers ace and reigning two-time AL Cy Young Award winner decided against it.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Of the seven Giants competing in the World Baseball Classic, five — ace Logan Webb (United States), outfielders Jung Hoo Lee (Korea), Heliot Ramos (Puerto Rico) and Harrison Bader (Israel), and second baseman Luis Arraez (Venezuela) — have spots on the Opening Day roster.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
Noun
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Grammarly's parent company was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Thursday from one of the authors quoted as an expert in its tool.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Easing installation hurdles While OpenClaw has surged in popularity recently, experts have previously pointed out limitations to the AI agent's mass adoption, including a complex installation process that's challenging for nontechnical users.—
Evelyn Cheng,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The offerings are pure Tennessee, with not a shred of brisket to be found.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Not an ounce of human empathy, not a shred of human decency.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Storms also dropped 1 to 2 inches of rain and left piles of hail in the Grand Rapids area in western Michigan, said Alex Manion, a weather service meteorologist in Detroit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The new Ozzy — named after her paternal grandfather, the former Black Sabbath frontman who died of a heart attack last July — clocked in a week ago at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 19 inches long, according to the photo.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Having spent a decade in lower-skilled positions at Virco, including in shipping and receiving, Moss is excited to have this chance.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many of the region’s preschools operate on shoe-string budgets, serving largely low-income families who cannot afford the tuition hikes that would cover higher-skilled teachers or extra training.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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And though the grill master in you may automatically want to put a firepit or outdoor kitchen under your new corner pergola, doing so could pose a serious fire or smoke hazard.—
Melissa Minton,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Or, add a downspout splash block or a longer downspout hose to direct water away from your home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The best part of the whole look is the splash of green from the flag patch.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unable to ramp up through the first month of spring training because of lingering shoulder soreness, Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell took a step toward readiness Thursday, throwing his first bullpen session.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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When one steps through its doors, they are transported into an ornate palace that seems to exist outside of time.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tim Robinson’s The Chair Company is likewise uncomfortably adept at depicting how navigating our immensely complicated, interconnected society can feel.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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