as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
this new sports car is being billed as the ne plus ultra of automotive achievement
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Recent Examples of ne plus ultra
If nothing else, and even as a person not steeped in Wicked lore and admiration, the casting of Erivo and Grande is ne plus ultra, and the deep respect and love the performers share for each other, on and off the screen, really keeps this particular trifle afloat.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2025
While that is certainly true, there’s no denying that Rolliefest represents the ne plus ultra of watch meetups.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Offset is the ne plus ultra of verbal polish.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Consider that the fabled edifice on 125th Street in Harlem has for more than 90 years has been the ne plus ultra showcase for Black talent.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2025
While that is certainly true, there’s no denying that Rolliefest represents the ne plus ultra of watch meetups.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Offset is the ne plus ultra of verbal polish.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Consider that the fabled edifice on 125th Street in Harlem has for more than 90 years has been the ne plus ultra showcase for Black talent.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ne plus ultra
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This year your creativity, zest and desire for life are at a pinnacle.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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It was transformed into a 125-unit luxury condo by 2002, the pinnacle of which is a quadplex with an 80-foot stainless-steel slide, a rock wall, and a rope swing.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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And how about the 2006 final when Palo Alto stunned Mater Dei 51-47 in Division II in which Jeremy Lin made a 25-foot bank shot from the top of the key.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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His cold-blooded 3-pointer from well beyond the top of the key gave his team the lead in an 8-0 run.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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This cycle has reached its zenith in Netanyahu’s latest and greatest gamble.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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This electrifying combo of documentary and concert film showcases the King of Rock 'n' Roll at his creative zenith during his 1970s Las Vegas residency and early '70s tours, and more importantly showcases Presley in all of his jumpsuited splendor, as both cultural icon and cool guy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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The hope for this team was that Peterson could carry KU’s offense to new heights, particularly in the postseason.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wordless electronic lounge music pulses over the speakers, hanging well above the dining room from a triple-height ceiling.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, Baltimore's cherry blossoms reached peak bloom between March 30 and April 2, though the period was cut short due to severe storms.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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As Joachim Trier stood on the Dolby Theatre stage, clutching Norway’s first Academy Award, the moment marked the culmination of a decades-long national project — built patiently, deliberately and with oil money turned into cultural capital.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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The game was the culmination of a weekend’s worth of events.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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In New York City, the collapse hasn’t been so dire; production has reached roughly 50 percent of its mid-2000s apex, according to one analysis.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wallace's murder shocked viewers and served as the emotional apex of the show's first season, thanks to Jordan's moving performance.—
Ken Simmons,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ne plus ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ne%20plus%20ultra. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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