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Recent Examples of superscript
The ads appear as a tiny blue superscript text next to a word in search, similar to the format used for citations.
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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
But then there are also superscripts, and built-up fractions—like math.
—Stephen Wolfram, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2018
Next, dash in some extra textual mumbo jumbo, preferably something with one of those old-timey superscript letters.
—Kyle Vanhemert, WIRED, 31 July 2013
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
But then there are also superscripts, and built-up fractions—like math.
—Stephen Wolfram, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2018
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
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Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Add descriptive subheadings to break up text logically.—
Guy Leon Sheetrit,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The article's headline was updated and a subheading added.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2024
Noun
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That means writing clearly, using strong subheads, incorporating conversational language and keeping content updated regularly.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Imagine someone sharing, uninterrupted, 60,000 words of observation about the Book of Genesis but offering no chapter titles, subheads, signposts, or map of her itinerary.—
Nicholas Frankovich,
National Review,
24 Oct. 2024
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In the weirdest moment of all — Call of Pripyat’s opening sequence — the narrator says entirely different dates and years to the subtitles.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Unfortunately, during the pandemic, Sam suffered several eye strokes and was left unable to read subtitles or navigate crowded spaces.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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“Superscript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superscript. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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