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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
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 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
Jameson So chalked up 19 assists, while Cole Gloss contributed three aces in a tight first game.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Outside of them, though, there are special teams aces like Dan Chisena and Brycen Tremayne.
—Alex Zietlow
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Francisco also added five blocks and two aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The rotation’s co-aces — right-handers Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi — will be 42 and 41, respectively, and likely retired or on the doorstep of it when the 2031 season begins.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Lehecka overwhelmed Fritz in the final set with seven of his 10 aces.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Leading the comeback was junior outside hitter Mateo Fuerbringer, who finished with 37 kills, five blocks and three aces.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Jose Pena tallied eight service points and 16 digs, while Janiel Vizcaino registered two aces, 15 kills and two blocks as Greater Lawrence (4-2) outlasted Lowell Catholic 3-2 in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 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
Jameson So chalked up 19 assists, while Cole Gloss contributed three aces in a tight first game.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Outside of them, though, there are special teams aces like Dan Chisena and Brycen Tremayne.
—Alex Zietlow
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Francisco also added five blocks and two aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The rotation’s co-aces — right-handers Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi — will be 42 and 41, respectively, and likely retired or on the doorstep of it when the 2031 season begins.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Lehecka overwhelmed Fritz in the final set with seven of his 10 aces.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Leading the comeback was junior outside hitter Mateo Fuerbringer, who finished with 37 kills, five blocks and three aces.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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But the blockades appear set to push up prices at the pump for consumers around the world, with some experts predicting the price of a barrel could hit $110.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The cost of land also is a major issue for farmers, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan represent Archewell Productions’ biggest splashes in Hollywood by far, but the company has also had its hands in an array of other documentaries, the most recent of which, Cookie Queens, premiered at Sundance in January.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
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The dramatist’s mode is broader and brasher, calculated for the sweep of the stage rather than the close-up, with splashes of color and humor that can verge on camp.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sound box had a teardrop shape, just a couple of inches deep, with a golden-brown polyurethane finish that darkened to black at the edges.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources The governor's office said Friday that the Cheboygan River had risen to 18 inches below the top of the dam.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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McHale nails the role of mediator and doesn’t sacrifice any dignity in the process.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Akers nails 1970s New York’s glitz and grime as Bernie interviews an assortment of renowned chefs, fellow critics, criminals as well as Tirel’s business associates and son, Henri, who also happens to be an old flame.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 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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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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While 10,000 steps has long been promoted as a daily goal, studies have shown that many health benefits—especially for older adults—can occur at lower step counts.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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