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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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
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 May 2025
McDermott is aces as a kid who from the start is thrown into disarray, and Hopkins is pretty terrific as the good-hearted but troubled marshal.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 May 2025
David Moore, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
In its pairing of ace British actors — Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins — and in its strange-but-true tale of working-class Brits breaking the rules, Phantom recalls The Duke (also a Sony Pictures Classics release), although that recent Jim Broadbent–Helen Mirren starrer has a heavier undercurrent.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2022
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
And these four picks ace the look, most for less than $35 for a limited time.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Since then, he’s proven an in-demand studio and touring musician and an ace artist in his own right.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 May 2025
McDermott is aces as a kid who from the start is thrown into disarray, and Hopkins is pretty terrific as the good-hearted but troubled marshal.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Adjective
And that number doesn’t include C.J. Goodwin who is a special teams ace, but plays corner in a pinch.
—David Moore, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
In its pairing of ace British actors — Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins — and in its strange-but-true tale of working-class Brits breaking the rules, Phantom recalls The Duke (also a Sony Pictures Classics release), although that recent Jim Broadbent–Helen Mirren starrer has a heavier undercurrent.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2022
Verb
Per the letters, Lee had appeared in an interview for an Amazon SDE intern role, aced it, and received an offer.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
And these four picks ace the look, most for less than $35 for a limited time.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
Noun
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Reality does not meet the hype, according to one expert.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Before the move to Philadelphia, FAA experts downplayed safety concerns, concluding the odds of a dangerous communications breakdown were extremely unlikely: 1 in 11 million, according to an internal report obtained by CNN.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The Stirling family expects that all video and audio footage along with every report and shred of evidence related to this deeply disturbing shooting be preserved for presentation in due course as part of the lawsuit the family will be pursuing.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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The upshot: Not a shred of pink was seen at the Peter Rabbit themed affair.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Small measurements, big impacts While land sinking less than an inch per year might not seem like much on paper, small shifts in land can have big effects.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, are generally maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The area’s labor pool can satisfy practically any employer’s requirements, from upper management, technical and office workers to skilled employees for the production line.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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While patients and providers say teletherapy is effective and easier to get than in-person services, experts in the field noted that teletherapy often requires a skilled mental health practitioner trained to pick up subtle communication cues.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Every art lover must visit The Louvre at least once in their lifetime not just to see Leonardo’s incredible Mona Lisa and the famous Venus de Milo but for the quieter galleries too in the Richelieu wing with works by masters like Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Get The Recipe 02 of 10 Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake Some of Grandma’s recipes take a practiced hand in the kitchen to master, but old-school dump cake recipes are literally foolproof.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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Add Alcohol or Vinegar for Depth: A splash of bourbon, beer, or even balsamic vinegar can bring a deep, complex flavor to your sauce.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
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There is also an outdoor adventure course, a splash zone, and non-motorized water sports at the secluded beachfront.—
Kareema Bee,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The person said contractors are deeply embedded in FOIA processing across some federal agencies, with contracting staff handling nearly every step of the process: drafting acknowledgment letters, collecting and reviewing records, applying redactions, and preparing final responses.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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The official opening on the weekend completed the first step, but a lot remains to be done.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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This approach ensures not only a solid initial return but also ongoing growth in value as your organization becomes adept at harnessing the full potential of agentic AI.—
Sanjay Gidwani,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Turn the transparency down a notch and the headphones are pretty adept at passing through sound otherwise.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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