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
Offset is the ne plus ultra of verbal polish.
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Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Through most of the twentieth century, the American steak house was the ne plus ultra of expense-account dining and billfold flexing.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 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
Both are regularly photographed entering or exiting the Santa Monica trattoria Giorgio Baldi, arguably the ne plus ultra celebrity clubhouse.
—Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
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Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Through most of the twentieth century, the American steak house was the ne plus ultra of expense-account dining and billfold flexing.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 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
Both are regularly photographed entering or exiting the Santa Monica trattoria Giorgio Baldi, arguably the ne plus ultra celebrity clubhouse.
—Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ne plus ultra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ne plus ultra
Noun
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The last American to compete in the pinnacle of motorsport was Logan Sargeant, who raced for Williams for nearly two years before the team replaced him.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In fact, management guru Simon Sinek said all successful people have hit rock bottom before reaching their pinnacle.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Each of these three teams rank top 10 in the NFL in terms of offensive yards per game.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her blue satin bra was on full display underneath the top, giving the outfit a sultry spin.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Then, pick a patch of sky 40 degrees away in the direction of your local zenith, which is the point directly above your head.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Goggins is in the midst of a zenith year that shows no signs of stopping.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Barcelona used a mix of zonal and man-marking but struggled when teams exploited their comparalative lack of height and physicality by using players in motion.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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These ones have a lug sole that offers extra height and more room for cushioned support.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The forecast map predicts the Upper Peninsula has mostly reached past peak fall colors, with peak colors in areas of the Lower Peninsula.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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This year's Orionids shower is due to peak when there is a new moon, providing darker skies and ideal conditions for meteor spotting.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The awards evening is the culmination of three days of events in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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This culmination in Utah, this culmination in Park City, is going to be awesome.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The resounding tension of this nearly 100-year-old psychological masterpiece will leave modern audiences guessing until its emotional apex.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Human beasts are rarely alone, and far from secure at the apex of the animal kingdom.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Ne plus ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ne%20plus%20ultra. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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