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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
Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Fritz, a 28-year old from California, hit six aces and won all 18 of his first serve points in the opening set without any double faults.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
While showing off her speedy footwork, the tennis champion served sartorial aces wearing a blue two-piece skirt set featuring a white crop top, a blue pleated skirt, and a matching jacket.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
In the coming years voters will have to grapple with those changes and determine new benchmarks, both for the lights-out aces whose arms couldn’t hold up and the steady workhorses who rarely missed a start.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Even before the legendary gunslinger Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead holding aces and eights at a Deadwood poker table, the practice of gambling—as a pastime and an enterprise—has been bound up in American identity.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Opposite hitter Jovana Brakočević led the Mojo with 10 kills with six digs and a pair of aces.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Rare earth metals, for example, are one of the aces up China’s sleeve.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
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The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox already had a leg up in the debate over which team had the best rotation in baseball with two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and 2025 runner-up Garrett Crochet, as their respective aces.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Fritz, a 28-year old from California, hit six aces and won all 18 of his first serve points in the opening set without any double faults.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
While showing off her speedy footwork, the tennis champion served sartorial aces wearing a blue two-piece skirt set featuring a white crop top, a blue pleated skirt, and a matching jacket.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
In the coming years voters will have to grapple with those changes and determine new benchmarks, both for the lights-out aces whose arms couldn’t hold up and the steady workhorses who rarely missed a start.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Even before the legendary gunslinger Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead holding aces and eights at a Deadwood poker table, the practice of gambling—as a pastime and an enterprise—has been bound up in American identity.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Opposite hitter Jovana Brakočević led the Mojo with 10 kills with six digs and a pair of aces.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Rare earth metals, for example, are one of the aces up China’s sleeve.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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According to experts, shorter humanoids like PM01 benefit from a lower center of mass, which reduces tipping risk and requires less rotational torque to complete the maneuver.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Companies that raised prices because of tariffs are unlikely to immediately reduce them because of the ruling, experts said, as rates remain uncertain.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Every room is understated and done in grays, white marbles, and earth tones—plus splashes of blue representing Lake Michigan—and comes with one of four types of soaking tubs, all deliciously inviting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The collection, all black save for splashes of red and silky cream and deep brown plum moments, wasn't worth the wait but had bright spots in utility-style vests and jackets, a black funnel-neck piece with tiers of straps down and around like a straightjacket.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The city was walloped by a major winter storm at the end of January, which dumped more than 10 inches of snow in Central Park and resulted in the cancellation of thousands of flights.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most snow — potentially 12 to 24 inches — is most likely to fall near and east or southeast of Interstate 95 from around Philadelphia to New York City and Boston.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The brand nails high-quality essentials that look luxe without wrecking your travel budget.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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The voice cast led by McLaughlin nails it as well and includes cameos from Jennifer Hudson to Jelly Roll.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the building itself, the museum holds more than 47,000 works spanning from ancient Islamic and Chinese art to pieces by contemporary masters such as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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History will not necessarily repeat itself – but the masters of the Kremlin should be conscious of the parallels.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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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
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The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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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 24 Feb. 2026.
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