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as in experts
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 splashes
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inches
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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Recent Examples of aces
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
As a tennis icon, Venus Williams has been serving aces on the court for decades.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Kenzel Lantano delivered 22 assists, five aces, five digs, a block and a kill as Lynn Classical (10-3) clinched a state tournament berth with a 3-0 Greater Boston League win over Everett.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
As of the latest update from fire officials, the Highway 82 fire is at 9,572 aces with only 10% contained.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Styles is aces across the board.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The sophomore setter-opposite finished with 14 kills and a trio of aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Shane Lowry, who made a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole to become the first player to have a pair of aces in the Masters, had a 69 and was two shots behind.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Hollywood's first summer blockbuster is aces across the board, from sheer terror to the unforgettable John Williams score (which keeps the dread going even without the toothy predator).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Rosenthal, a Mira Costa High grad, is eight aces away from breaking the program record of 122.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
As a tennis icon, Venus Williams has been serving aces on the court for decades.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Kenzel Lantano delivered 22 assists, five aces, five digs, a block and a kill as Lynn Classical (10-3) clinched a state tournament berth with a 3-0 Greater Boston League win over Everett.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
As of the latest update from fire officials, the Highway 82 fire is at 9,572 aces with only 10% contained.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Styles is aces across the board.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The sophomore setter-opposite finished with 14 kills and a trio of aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Shane Lowry, who made a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole to become the first player to have a pair of aces in the Masters, had a 69 and was two shots behind.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Hollywood's first summer blockbuster is aces across the board, from sheer terror to the unforgettable John Williams score (which keeps the dread going even without the toothy predator).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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Some experts recommend keeping your AC no more than 20°F cooler than outdoor temperatures to maximize system efficiency without sacrificing comfort.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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That’s led to a stark split between Wall Street analysts and energy experts, who have been warning that oil supplies could head off a cliff in the coming months or even weeks, dragging the global economy down in the process.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Montverde senior Grant Williams cleared 14-feet, 9-inches to win the boys pole vault.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Select dwarf or short varieties that thrive in the confines of a large container, at least 14 inches wide.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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With delicate buttons down the front and a chic square-neck, this top nails the bohemian vibe, and is only made trendier with the addition of lace trim.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Smythe played in several rock bands in New Zealand and has a masters in screen composition from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Tragically, most of the multi-track masters from the Kinks recording sessions in the 1960s have been lost.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Burke can be seen walking quickly behind Falzone, then shoving him down the steps, according to police.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.—
James Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Aces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aces. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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