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superliner

noun

Definition of superlinernext
as in steamship

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Recent Examples of superliner The bi-level superliner cars offer a higher vantage point, Magliari said. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024 With daily departures from Chicago Union station, the superliner service rumbles through Illinois chasing mile after mile of golden-red corn fields before thudding over the Mississippi river into Iowa. — Monisha Rajesh, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2022 The Mulsanne is a large luxury superliner of Bentley refinement and filigree that work flawlessly as luxurious separators from the competition, mainly the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mercedes-Maybach S600. — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superliner
  1. steamship
  2. liner
  3. steamer
  4. barge
  5. freighter
  6. tanker
  7. flagship
  8. cruiser
Noun
  • Passenger boats have not passed through these parts since the days of the steamship petered all the way out some 60 years ago.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The paperboard card could be used to buy airline, steamship and cruise tickets, but the balance had to be paid in full each month.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of steamship
Noun
  • Ross’ hair was cleanly slicked back, and her makeup was natural and fresh, save for a subtle smokey eye created with a black liner at the outer third of her eyes.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Spencer Torkelson led off the sixth with a liner to the left field corner, but Grichuk threw him out at second.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of liner
Noun
  • For floors, a combination vacuum/floor steamer saves time and cleans well.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Made from lightweight, stretchy nylon and spandex fabric, it can be worn right out of your suitcase without having to break out a steamer.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of steamer
Noun
  • In turn, Glover said, the barge moved to give the animal a wide berth.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Jackson’s availability was curbed by red cards at Chelsea — in Bruges, a barge and shirt pull with defender Han-Beom Lee suggested those flickers of fury and confrontation still burn.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of barge
Noun
  • Amazon controls the aircraft operated by 21 Air on its behalf, although the underlying ownership and leasing arrangements vary by freighter.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The freighter will deliver this cargo three days after launch, if all goes according to plan.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of freighter
Noun
  • Kpler data suggests commodity tanker traffic through the strait over the past seven days was lower than usual but had not stopped.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The locomotive pulling three tanker cars will support firefighting operations, Cal Fire said.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tanker
Noun
  • The 24-hour flagship location on Beverly and Rampart is the perfect spot to score a chili cheeseburger on your way home from the latest Angel City game at BMO.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Trailblazer Atelier at our Madison Avenue flagship is an incredible expression of that – bringing our fall campaign, Trailblazers, to life in a physical space.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of flagship
Noun
  • Beside the cigarette vendor, another man is pulling a rainbow fishing net he's woven from its display on the long branch of a tree and instructs a cruiser to crouch before him.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The iconic desert cruiser turns out to be just a chunk of rubber and metal with believable scratches and dents.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of cruiser

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“Superliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superliner. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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