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as in farthest
most distant from a center
spacecraft that is specially designed to explore the extreme edge of our solar system
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as in radical
being very far from the center of public opinion
their extreme political views attracted only a small band of followers
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
in their extreme zeal the members of the cult are willing to do whatever their leader dictates
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as in extremity
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Recent Examples of extreme
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Beginning in 1934, Mitterrand had actively participated in extreme right-wing political movements, and even in 1942—before joining the Resistance—the future socialist leader had served Marshal Pétain, both as a member of the French Legion of Fighters and as a ministerial official in Vichy.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
The resulting images of floating cameras, canisters, and film boxes push the idea of spirit photography to a conceptual (and rather comic) extreme.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In 2024 extreme rain and floods hit the Spanish region of Valencia, killing more than 230 people in the country.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Beginning in 1934, Mitterrand had actively participated in extreme right-wing political movements, and even in 1942—before joining the Resistance—the future socialist leader had served Marshal Pétain, both as a member of the French Legion of Fighters and as a ministerial official in Vichy.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
The fun of Novocaine is in watching Quaid's commitment to the bit as the film pushes its premise to the extreme.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
The resulting images of floating cameras, canisters, and film boxes push the idea of spirit photography to a conceptual (and rather comic) extreme.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extreme
Adjective
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That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2023
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At its farthest, the capsule was more than 268,000 miles from Earth.—
Marcia Dunn,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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As filmed by Depardon, the clashes reveal a radical disconnect between the representatives of the law and the people accused of breaking it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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And that was when his wife sat him down and delivered a radical suggestion.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It was ruled a Flagrant 1 excessive foul, but not a dangerous Flagrant 2 foul, so Jamerson was not ejected from the game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Taking vitamin D alongside a multivitamin is generally safe for most people, but understanding dosing, absorption, and potential risks is important to avoid excessive intake.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Clinical accuracy is not something with which poets have traditionally tended to preoccupy themselves, but Tennyson’s account of mental extremity impressed the experts.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The girl was taken to Children’s Hospital with injuries to her extremities and abrasions to her head.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The news broke the hearts of the rabid fans eager to see a more brutalist Michelangelo on a vengeance mission on the big screen.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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In its place, frustration has grown within a rabid fan base that was hoping the front office would find a way to add Giannis Antetokounmpo or another big star to help fill the large void that Butler’s injury created.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Your day-to-day life would be insane!—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Defense lawyers had argued during the trial that Taylor was legally insane at the time of the offense.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At their peak, the gatherings might attract 40 or more people.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Colorado's tallest peaks, including Mount Zirkel, and ski areas, including Keystone and Breckenridge, snow is forecast through Saturday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gold has historically maintained purchasing power over long periods as well, and many financial advisors still recommend holding a maximum of 5% to 10% of a portfolio in precious metals as a hedge.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Limit deli meats to a maximum of two servings per week.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Extreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extreme. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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