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
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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
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Adjective
Top-tier television used to entice movie stars with the promise of meaty roles and superlative writing; 2025 television enlists battalions of Oscar winners by waving around a script based on a mid-tier best seller and the prospect of a couple of months on location in Nantucket.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
For Atlanta, this ranking adds yet another cultural superlative — one that sits alongside its music dominance, film production footprint, and reputation as a global entertainment capital.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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Cats, after all, are excellent self cleaners.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Infiniti restaurant at Grace Bay Club is great for a very upscale evening, but Parallel 23 at The Palms, known for its fish, pasta, and excellent desserts, remains one of the very best meals of my trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Who knew what other wild exaggerations Wise had chosen to believe?—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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That may be somewhat an exaggeration, at least for audience members who recognize Thornton Wilder’s many references to ancient literature and history.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The service The friendly team offers guests a reliable and inspiring stay with superb facilities and services; attention to detail is consistent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is not hyperbole or hyperventilation.—
James Speyer,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hickenlooper, who was also the state’s governor and the mayor of Denver, is not a man given to hyperbole.—
Rebecca Boyle,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Service at the bars and restaurants on the ship was wonderful, too—attentive but never hovering.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Justin Trudeau – like him or don’t like him – Canadians are wonderful people.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And your camera attached to a small telescope with magnifications between 20-30 would give you stunning photos.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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For planetary observing, refractor telescopes, Dobsonians, Schmidt-Cassegrains, and Maksutov-Cassegrains boast long focal lengths and can accommodate eyepieces that offer high magnifications.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Google Pixel 9a delivers flagship-level performance, terrific camera quality, and long-term software support in a simple and affordable phone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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While the idea of a robot that can regularly save you time doing chores sounds terrific, these caveats mean the tech and product aren't yet fully baked.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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