as in excellent
of the very best kind
the New England town meeting is a superlative example of grassroots democracy
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Recent Examples of superlative
Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Nora’s growth as an amateur detective creates the storyline, but the pleasure here is Kidd’s superlative characterizations, elevating this book far above the writing level of most cozy mysteries.
—The Know, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The one superlative aspect everybody seems to agree on is Jacob Elordi’s performance as the monster; the young actor manages to push through the dehumanizing makeup and frequent gore to find the soul of not just his character but the film.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The best films of 2025 are rich with ensembles, with some offering half a dozen performances that feel worthy of year-end superlative consideration.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Nora’s growth as an amateur detective creates the storyline, but the pleasure here is Kidd’s superlative characterizations, elevating this book far above the writing level of most cozy mysteries.
—The Know, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
Noun
Din Tai Fung and the other high-profile restaurant concepts in the south wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square add to this property long known for superlative dining.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The one superlative aspect everybody seems to agree on is Jacob Elordi’s performance as the monster; the young actor manages to push through the dehumanizing makeup and frequent gore to find the soul of not just his character but the film.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Schultz declined to respond to the litany of accusations, calling them exaggerations and mischaracterizations.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The assumption was that exaggeration would repel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The wrecking contractor did a superb job of clearing the area.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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There were boos from the home crowd at half-time but Tottenham started brighter after the break and a planned protest in the 75th minute never materialised in the aftermath of Solanke’s superb equaliser.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Does this reflect a personal affinity or maybe this context reflects in hyperbole something about the human condition?—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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No matter that his diatribe included some hyperbole—the rules mandating country of origin labels for products are complex and don’t apply across the board, according to the FTC and CBP.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Second, that Carrick was genuinely a player of wonderful ability, who was seen as a tremendous talent from a young age.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Giving family members an opportunity to enjoy the cruise at their own pace can go a long way to creating a trip filled with wonderful memories, Denison says.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their body is soft, and under magnification, is distinctly segmented.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
3 Feb. 2026
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The beauty of binoculars Of course, city stargazers have a not-so-secret weapon in their war against light pollution — the light-gathering power and magnification of binoculars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Joseph orchestrated back-to-back top-flight defenses and is regarded widely as a terrific leader.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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As the camera glides in and around a roller-skating rink, where much of the action takes place, Decker and Shlesinger achieve and sustain a terrific balance of comic velocity and erotic languor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To highlight his creative process, instead of a look book, Mabire-Larguier showcased the toile of his design on a dummy at the entrance to the studio, with pattern-marks and pins on show, all the better to signify the technique involved in its elaboration.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her entry was the shortest in the statement and included no elaboration.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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