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
Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Here are 10 standout examples, but vintage specialists such as Analog/Shift, Wind Vintage, and the major auction houses regularly bring forth superlative pieces in rare configurations that will delight even the most jaded collector.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 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
However, Arraez has some notable holes in his game, even as a superlative contact hitter.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Here are 10 standout examples, but vintage specialists such as Analog/Shift, Wind Vintage, and the major auction houses regularly bring forth superlative pieces in rare configurations that will delight even the most jaded collector.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To say that Pandemic Donuts single-handedly carried a significant portion of Denver through the COVID-19 pandemic would be an exaggeration.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The gourmet pizza is also superb, with delicious choices like Burrata, Nduja and spicy Calabrian salami and Quattro formaggio with truffle.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Also a superb basketball player.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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People love Guillermo del Toro, and that’s not hyperbole.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, as a hyperbole of critical consensus around it and of wider aspirations on its behalf, the sentiment is harder to argue against.—
Chris R. Morgan,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But if Julia’s delivery of her first child is about as wonderful as pushing a human out of your body can get — even the lighting is dreamy — her second child’s delivery is the exact opposite.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morticia has this wonderful lighter look into the world as opposed to Wednesday.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, an 8-inch telescope at 200x magnification should provide a clear view of Titan's shadow on Saturn's surface, according to Hayden Planetarium instructor and lecturer Joe Rao.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Find a huge range of styles for your reading glasses on Amazon, from classic to trendy, and a wide spectrum of magnifications.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Audi's done a terrific job applying a restrained retro-futuristic approach to the interiors.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions went 15-2 last season, finishing with the best record in the NFC behind an explosive offense and some terrific coaching.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As members of Gen X and Millennials became parents, the general trend of having more money and time for children continued, resulting in elaborations of the concept of helicopter parenting.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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