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noun

ˈās How to pronounce ace (audio)
Definition of acenext
1
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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3
as in inch
a very small distance or degree came within an ace of being chosen for the part

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ace

2 of 3

adjective

as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor an ace computer programmer

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ace

3 of 3

verb

as in to effect

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Recent Examples of ace
Noun
Player of the Week Senior outside hitter Quinn Grevengoed tallies 92 kills and 15 aces in seven matches and then is named MVP for host Chicago Christian as Knights take tournament title for first time since 2014. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 In an earlier time, servers were generally judged based on aces and speed. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Hong Kyung-Pio’s splendid cinematography, Micheal Abel’s huge orchestral score, Kim Hanjoon’s ace visual effects, and Yoo Sang Seoob’s impressive stunt coordination all deliver on a level Hollywood might envy, and likely at a tenth of the cost. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 May 2026 Another question the team might face – whether the return of Garrett from major elbow surgery and emergences of Snelling and White will prompt a trade of ace right-hander Sandy Alcantara – is more complicated. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Verb
Giants ace Logan Webb is scheduled to face Pirates star Paul Skenes. — Staff, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 Johnson was a special teams ace for the Panthers in 2024 and then spent 2025 with the Las Vegas Raiders. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
  1. expert
  2. shred
  3. inch
  4. skilled
  5. nail
  6. master
  7. splash
  8. step
Noun
  • The high number is likely boosted by unusually warm water and the presence of an El Niño weather phenomenon with potentially historic rain for California, experts have said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The page says the funds will be used only for legal expenses, including filings, transcripts, investigators and experts.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • Sometimes it is mired in self-delusion, like Toni’s obsession with his Neapolitan origins, perhaps the single shred of glamor in his otherwise unenviable family background.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Some of these cabinet members have even maintained, without a shred of evidence, that Syria’s president, the former jihadist Ahmed al-Shara, is preparing to attack Israel.
    — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • Hargitay, who is best known for her short styles as Detective Olivia Benson, went for a longer length to host the Emmys, adding a few inches to her brunette bob with clip-in and tape-in extensions for length and fullness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The weather service said total rainfall of 2 to more than 6 inches of rain is possible, mainly north of the Missouri River.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of inch
Adjective
  • The annual cost for a private room in a skilled nursing facility in North Carolina was $129,575 a year or $10,798 a month, according to Genworth Cost of Care survey data.
    — Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Data center construction is increasing competition for skilled workers in the region, according to survey results from the Associated General Contractors of America.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of skilled
Verb
  • Bell technically nailed the run, but Tarantino pulled her aside.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As for material, the blue and red variants have been made from polished anodized aluminum, which allows Hublot to nail the exact vibrant hue pulled from Koons’ artwork.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of nail
Noun
  • A student there named John-Michael Tebelak wrote the book for the show as his master’s thesis, with original songs provided by his friends.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Parker’s Heritage Collection is named after the late master distiller Parker Beam, who joined Heaven Hill in 1960 when his father, Earl Beam, was master distiller there.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • Virginia supplied a cold splash of reality, holding Bailey to a career-low 84 yards in a 34-8 rout in Week 0.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The attraction first opened in 1994 and became known for its steep drop and massive splash.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • The coating is designed to remain effective after stamping, potentially allowing manufacturers to remove some processing steps used with untreated aluminum.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The step is designed to approve a local company's application for importing a two-drug combination pack consisting of mifepristone and misoprostol.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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