superscript

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Recent Examples of superscript What is the meaning of the superscript numbers next to some dates in this column, particularly in 1861? Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025 The ads appear as a tiny blue superscript text next to a word in search, similar to the format used for citations. Julia Malleck, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2023 In 2015 the Zika virus outbreak superscript text arrived and crystallized the reality that fear was a critical variable in understanding the economics of outbreaks. Evan Ratliff, Wired, 16 June 2020 Like the purple emoji hearts that BTS superfans posted in comments and tweets online, small superscript sevens have popped up in Twitter usernames, bios and the tweets themselves of loyal BTS supporters. Cady Lang, Time, 19 Feb. 2020 Finally, Easier Superscripts Mathematicians, scientists, and other fans of exponents will appreciate the ability to easily add superscript and subscript text to their documents without digging into the system’s catalog of characters. Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 15 Aug. 2019 Next, dash in some extra textual mumbo jumbo, preferably something with one of those old-timey superscript letters. Kyle Vanhemert, WIRED, 31 July 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superscript
Noun
  • Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Once the disk is decrypted, click the BitLocker drive encryption button under the related subheading.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Include engaging headlines, key phrases, and outline potential subheadings.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Topics cover a gamut of outdoor activities and topics under the generic subheads of fishing, hunting, nature, outdoors, etc.
    Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Where male winners for the paper saw their names rendered in the subhead of an article announcing the year’s Pulitzers, McCormick’s was not, nor did the article mention her prize until the story’s fifth paragraph.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The director also explains the meaning of the subtitle of her film, Saved by the Beauty of the World, derived from words spoken by the poet.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 July 2026
  • Both films will receive in-kind support from Korean post-production companies – covering color grading, sound mixing, English subtitle spotting and DCP production – as well as a KRW3 million ($1,945) cash grant.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 June 2026

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“Superscript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superscript. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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