as in extremely
to a great degree
my computer is super slow this morning
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as in huge
unusually large
drinks come in three sizes: medium, large, or super
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Recent Examples of super
Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
This super summery risotto can be made in an Instant Pot or a pressure cooker.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Also part of Spanx’s AirEssentials line, these super-soft pants were made to provide you with ultimate comfort.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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Adverb
That's super badass, by the way.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
This super summery risotto can be made in an Instant Pot or a pressure cooker.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
Adjective
When the super app arrives, the founders already in motion will get the most out of it.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Also part of Spanx’s AirEssentials line, these super-soft pants were made to provide you with ultimate comfort.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for super
Adverb
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But even Black athletes whose athleticism gifted them an extremely exclusive express lane in life can tell you stories about growing up a minority in America, or tales their parents or grandparents have told.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) suggests that when light at extremely high intensities interacts with the vacuum, it can be converted into matter.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The sneakers aren’t hard to find because Hoka has built a huge following of shoppers who are loyal to its ultra-cushioned and ready-for-anything designs.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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For the past five years, Pina has led YouTube’s business, creator and content biz across EMEA, working with talent ranging from nascent digital creators to huge studios.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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To be sure, these were very different presidents.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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And Martha Stewart is just like me, for real—the most inexpensive product in her skin care routine is a $10 Mario Badescu body lotion, and on the very polar opposite end, the most expensive is a $2,695 laser device.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Dallas is taking a giant leap into the future of law enforcement, as drones will start responding to some police calls in the city.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The whole store was like a giant magic hat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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This organic cotton dress is incredibly lightweight and breathable, and the floaty skirt allows for full freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Yeah, add that to the long list of unsupported claims about these vaccines that have ranged from various anti-vaxxers asserting that the vaccines will turn you into a gigantic magnet to attributing seemingly every celebrity illness and death during the COVID-19 pandemic to the COVID-19 vaccines.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There on the screen, staring back at me, are two gigantic black eyes and a mischievous smile stitched on a massive, crocheted head — features of the mysterious, endlessly cheeky mask that has become Chuyin’s signature.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Kyle has treated Amanda, who suffered as his side chick for years before being elevated to main chick, terribly.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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This isn’t terribly surprising given NASA’s wildly successful Artemis II mission carrying four astronauts around the Moon last month.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Thus whoever wins Chicago’s mayoral election next year almost certainly will be dealing with Pritzker as governor for the vast majority of their term.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Built from the bones of a 12th-century hostelry, its hub is a vast, glamorous lounge bar complete with mixologists shaking modern-day mocktails under the ancient beams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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“Super.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/super. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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