NE PLUS ULTRA Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

ne plus ultra

noun

ˌnā-ˌpləs-ˈəl-trə

Definition of ne plus ultra

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 The awards show soon picked up a catchy nickname, and quickly became the industry's ne plus ultra event broadcast around the world. — Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 7 Mar. 2026 From 1883 to 1977, opulent trains operated under this banner throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, inspiring Agatha Christie’s titular 1934 mystery, along with legions of bucket-list-keepers for whom the trains represent the ne plus ultra of glamorous, old-school travel. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 Burgundy and chartreuse accents punctuate a beige and ochre palette, while tactile materials recall the city’s Villa Necchi Campiglio house museum, the ne plus ultra of Milanese art deco design. — Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 And without wishing to sound too breathless or gushing about it all, Singita really is the ne plus ultra of African safaris—its unique blend of luxury, genuinely impactful conservation, and mind-bogglingly attentive levels of service sets it in another league. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ne plus ultra

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Noun

Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
But decades before industrial America transformed global horology in the latter half of the 19th century, the Founding Fathers lived in a world where mechanical timekeeping represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship, technology, and taste.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

Definition of pinnacle

Noun

But at its zenith, the location attracted the global A-list and fashion crowd, both within its rooms and food and beverage spaces, before the arrival of social media.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Instead, all of those previous experiments have culminated in Messi's World Cup zenith now.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of zenith

Noun

In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month).

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.

— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026

Definition of height

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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
France is experiencing the peak of its third heat wave of the summer, with temperatures reaching 40 C (104 F) across western and central areas and around 37 C (98 F) in Paris.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of peak

Noun

Their sustained success isn't just a golden generation, but the culmination of a two-decade-long federation strategy.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The All-Star start is the culmination of what’s already been great stretch — the best in Royals history.

— Sam McDowell July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

Sertraline, being lipid-soluble, accumulates in the marine food chain, eventually reaching apex predators like sharks.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Matthews works for Florida Shark Diving, one of several shark charter companies in southeast Florida that promise up-close encounters with some of the state’s apex predators.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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