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
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.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 27 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
And with few exceptions, statement necklaces went up against brooches as the night’s key trend in high jewelry, the one-of-a-kind stunners that represent the ne plus ultra in a jewelry house’s ability to create exquisite handcraft highlighting rare diamonds and gemstones.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 27 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
And with few exceptions, statement necklaces went up against brooches as the night’s key trend in high jewelry, the one-of-a-kind stunners that represent the ne plus ultra in a jewelry house’s ability to create exquisite handcraft highlighting rare diamonds and gemstones.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ne plus ultra
Noun
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Cox’s career reached the pinnacle when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Three decades after reaching their pinnacle, their sound and fury is still in style.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The tacos brim over at this longstanding Harlem spot, a treasury of meats, among them cecina, suadero, barbacoa with caramelly edges, and the zenith, al pastor, flame-red pork shorn off the spit, with a slab of pineapple tucked in.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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After Apex, Charlize Theron and director Baltasar Kormákur may have found a new zenith.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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The former couple produced and starred in the film, which was made at the height of the COVID pandemic.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Billionaire David Murdock – who held a controlling position at Dole at the time – took a stab at tourism, building a hotel at the base (still there as a Four Season’s resort) and a smaller, more intimate resort at the island peak.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The linen shirt stays breathable even in peak humidity and layers easily over swimwear, while the stretch shorts offer structure without stiffness.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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The scene was the culmination of months of competition across Montage’s 15 properties.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The performance was the culmination of discussions that firmed up in September 2025, when the band agreed to a residency and set off on a sprint to assemble a four-act spectacle that captured the grit and grind of the group’s ascent.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The apex of international soccer will be on display this summer in Atlanta, but not everyone can get tickets to see the World Cup matches in the flesh.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 May 2026
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When in the ocean, part of this risk includes interacting with apex predators such as sharks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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“Ne plus ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ne%20plus%20ultra. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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