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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
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
That mentality was on display in Miami’s 2-1 Opening Day win over the Colorado Rockies, a gritty win that featured a stellar start from ace Sandy Alcantara, timely hitting and strong defense — the backbone of any successful team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Walton then turned to ace Keagan Rothrock to replace pitcher Olivia Miller after the junior from Orlando struck out a Seminole with two runners on base.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Byron Buxton hit a leadoff home run off Toronto ace Dylan Cease, Brooks Lee and Trevor Larnach drove in runs with base hits for Minnesota, which has lost 13 of its past 16 games.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Adjective
The Twins ambushed Crochet with four runs in the first inning, then knocked out Boston's ace lefty with a seven-run second.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
That mentality was on display in Miami’s 2-1 Opening Day win over the Colorado Rockies, a gritty win that featured a stellar start from ace Sandy Alcantara, timely hitting and strong defense — the backbone of any successful team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Green Bay Packers had several undrafted guys play key roles last season, including cornerback Keisean Nixon, former backup running back Emanuel Wilson and former special teams ace and reserve safety Zayne Anderson.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Walton then turned to ace Keagan Rothrock to replace pitcher Olivia Miller after the junior from Orlando struck out a Seminole with two runners on base.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
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But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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The head count at the consolidated headquarters went from around five hundred to just sixteen, eliminating many policy experts who had assisted field offices with difficult cases.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Tradwives are delivering the last shreds of domestic privacy, intimacy, and pleasure directly into the hands of late-stage capitalism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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As this sequence plays out, the social fabric further shreds and unravels; trust circles shrink and become ever more homogeneous; and hostility, mean spiritedness, and a general hardening take hold in society.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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And what about Ctenocheloides attenboroughi, a living species of ghost shrimp less than an inch long?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The boom bap volume had been turned to LOUD, the crowd had mobbed every roof, railing and bit of space with even an inch of a view of the ramps, and with every cool trick came the thundering sound of skateboards clattering on the deck in approval from fellow skaters.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences from Mississippi State University and a master’s degree in business from Louisiana State University Shreveport.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The university will also suspend new admission into the bachelor of arts in anthropology and the masters of engineering and masters of science in materials science and engineering to rework curriculum through an interdisciplinary lens.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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His final journal entry is a geological interpretation of rain splash erosion.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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Visiting at different times of day, talking with current residents and understanding commute patterns are practical steps before committing to any area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The first step is to recognize that the current approach to homeless programs, policies and enforcement is not working.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Experience goes a long way, especially if the Lakers get Doncic back at some point during the series, but the Thunder have proven adept at navigating every aspect of the playoffs since last spring.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Alex Caruso is adept at pick-6s.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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