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
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
On Men’s Cloud 6 Waterproof Shoes Low-profile, high-performance—that’s the balance the On Men’s Cloud 6 Waterproof Shoes delivers, thanks to their comfy slip-on style and superlative PFAs-free waterproof membrane that keeps feet totally dry in rainy weather.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Following a ninth straight year of finishing fourth or fifth in the NL Central, the Buccos spent a modest amount of money (by their standards) to surround the superlative Paul Skenes with a better roster.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Seafood and cocktails with lavender, thyme, and other local herbs seduce guests in the superlative beach club on A-lister Plage de Pampelonne.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
On Men’s Cloud 6 Waterproof Shoes Low-profile, high-performance—that’s the balance the On Men’s Cloud 6 Waterproof Shoes delivers, thanks to their comfy slip-on style and superlative PFAs-free waterproof membrane that keeps feet totally dry in rainy weather.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
Lauren Betts is the best player on the league’s best team, but because of UCLA’s wealth of talent, Betts doesn’t have superlative box-score stats.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Following a ninth straight year of finishing fourth or fifth in the NL Central, the Buccos spent a modest amount of money (by their standards) to surround the superlative Paul Skenes with a better roster.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And no, that isn’t an exaggeration.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even referring to it as a national convention was an exaggeration, since any Stanley get‑together in Dallas would have been a regional rally with, at most, a few hundred salespeople.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Temporary wallpaper is also a superb way to add major personality to any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Gobert kept giving Jokic a hard time in the paint with his long arms and superb anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The high court ruled that Watts' comment was crude political hyperbole and did not constitute a true threat under the law.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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If the Penguins had won, it would have been remembered as one of the great goaltending performances in team history, and that’s not hyperbole.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Whirlpool Galaxy, Bode’s Galaxy and the Cigar Galaxy are also relatively easy to spot with moderate equipment and medium magnification (a Dobsonian telescope is an excellent choice for galaxies).—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Glass from a broken bottle can cause magnification of the sun and set vegetation alight, Roise said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy are all terrific, world-class players.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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While Meryl Streep’s iconic Miranda Priestly got generations of praise for her comic precision and humanizing the boss from hell, Hathaway pulls off something terrific in tandem.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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