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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for numero uno
Adjective
  • Those designing the new main building decided to cut that association, the aim being to make the first-team facilities an area players must aspire to enter.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, Zacapa, the premium main sponsor of spirits at LAFS, will once again present the Visionary of the Year Award during the summit’s closing cocktail ceremony.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Skor bars are a nonnegotiable addition; the cookies have the perfect toffee-to-chocolate ratio and wonderful texture.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Today’s tech news follows; have a wonderful weekend.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Melvin is a lovely, lovely bloke.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The predominant narrative among many springs scientists, advocates and government officials is that rising nitrate levels in springs over the past few decades fuels the growth of excess algae.
    Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Facebook emerged as the predominant tool—particularly in Egypt and Tunisia—helping organizers broadcast calls to march, circulate videos and connect people across the country to turn out and oust their leaders.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Our 6-year-old reviewer thinks her clothes are awesome, while her parent likes that this doll encourages imaginative play.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • These things look freaking awesome!
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Pathways, promises and potential are always the primary motivations.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Five years later Augusta had a stroke, with Ed acting as primary caretaker.
    JR Radcliffe, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Chris Shula has been terrific through the first four weeks of this season, engineering a Rams defense that ranks in the top 10 in just about every category.
    Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Talanoa Hufanga only had one tackle Monday night, but his impact in the secondary has been felt throughout the early part of the season and was again as the Broncos put the clamps on Cincy’s terrific receivers.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Numero uno.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numero%20uno. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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