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
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025
Speakers throughout Thursday’s event had to invent new superlatives to describe their expectations for next summer’s World Cup, to be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 July 2025
AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
But what impresses most of all is the superlative hospitality.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
After more than an hour of superlatives, Di Bona took the podium to express his overwhelming gratitude and appreciation.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025
Speakers throughout Thursday’s event had to invent new superlatives to describe their expectations for next summer’s World Cup, to be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Noun
The superlative, not-for-newbie waves and the beach’s isolation make for extraordinary adventure.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
But what impresses most of all is the superlative hospitality.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The views from Nobu’s signature suites are described as cinematic and that’s no exaggeration.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The discourse has also drawn retaliatory backlash from others online who say the criticisms of the ad campaign are an exaggeration.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Scrupulous and enterprising reporting rarely combine with such superb storytelling.—
Book Marks
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Alongside top-grade drinks and superb live music programming, the venue's true secret sauce is its rich community of musicians, staff, and patrons, which has continuously grown and evolved—and even saved the venue during challenging times.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Those employed or contracted by the business in Los Angeles know this isn’t hyperbole.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, Democrats who might have supported parts of the bill in a vacuum instead tried to sort fact from hyperbole, and were set on voting against all of it.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Caring, smart and fun with a wonderful calming Zen demeanor.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Preserving history is wonderful, but so is safety. — Mary Ellen Stepowany, Baltimore Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Avoid maximum magnification, which can exaggerate atmospheric turbulence and make the image shimmer or blur.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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At less than 1/32 of an inch, or 1 mm, long, adults are barely visible without magnification.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Of the newcomers, Jacinto makes a real impression here as does Hammons, who as Lily is also dealing with the loss of her own mother, and the terrific Butters, who was so good in Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and now gets to grow up.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Justine becomes a frequent customer there, hitting the vodka hard and coaxing her occasional hookup, young cop Paul (Alden Ehrenreich, terrific), to slide off the wagon.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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