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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 practise
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Recent Examples of ace
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In 2018, Cardi B aced just about every aspect of her first career album rollout.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Within three years, and after making a significant investment in its publicity apparatus (hiring ace awards strategist Lisa Taback), Netflix received its first Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Emphasise using your ace cards over working on your weaknesses.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The move didn’t work Tuesday, as Rosario did not get a hit off Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In 2018, Cardi B aced just about every aspect of her first career album rollout.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Summer Warren floored 24 kills and six aces, while Kiara Rivera Valdez tallied 39 assists and seven aces as Brooks (3-6) defeated Pingree, 3-1.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Within three years, and after making a significant investment in its publicity apparatus (hiring ace awards strategist Lisa Taback), Netflix received its first Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
She be accompanied by a five-piece group, led by ace pianist Sullivan Fortner, that includes Dušan Balarin on theorbo, a bass flute that has 14 strings and can measure more than six feet from end to end.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Emphasise using your ace cards over working on your weaknesses.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
Noun
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Still, experts like Taylor note that companies’ own financial interests may bring some of that into question.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jays are entering the series against the Dodgers as underdogs according to baseball experts and betting odds.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The shreds will quickly soften in a few minutes at room temperature.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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After all, that warped sitcom spoof has to be one of the most genuinely demented things to ever air, without a shred of warning and in the middle of the night, on cable TV.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 26-year-old was caught offside no fewer than eight times during a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona back in November, many of which after inch-perfect movement from Pau Cubarsi to step up and leave the centre-forward marginally ahead of the defensive line.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Moses is only 27 but is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most prolific and skilled contemporary filmmakers.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Much of Moreas’s difficulty stems from a shrinking pool of skilled labor in the health care workforce.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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After giving a peek at her family, Eilish ran with a handheld camcorder linked to the big screen, showing her polo-wearing band and the soundboard masters stationed below the risers.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Completed in the mid-1950s by master builder Joe Pawling for wealthy Illinois philanthropists and socialites George and Marcia Barrett, Holden occupied the digs from 1966 to 1977.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The slide created a gargantuan splash – a hyper-local, but massive tsunami that ran up the opposite mountain slope, leveling everything in its path as high as the Empire State Building.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Try it with a splash of milk and a drizzle of honey.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The product marks Kohler’s first step under its new wellness division, Kohler Health, which aims to bring medical-grade insights into everyday routines.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Both characters struggle with the weight of their guilt, but where Cole has fallen deeper into cruelty, Grasso takes the first step on a path to redemption.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No turnovers for the Patriots, who have become adept at protecting the football.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The rotation, though, was never quite adept in that area at any point in the year.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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