as in extremely
to a great degree
climbing Mount Everest is supremely difficult
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Recent Examples of supremely
All are supremely elegant—decked out in travertine and cinnamon wood, butter-soft leather, and French linens—and completely private.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Smart and supremely confident, sharp-tongued but easily wounded.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 May 2026
When design requirements are in tension with one another – for example, requiring a structure that is lightweight but also supremely durable – the number of feasible solutions can drop to zero.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
At the top of my list are a fits-everything crossbody bag straight from Oprah’s 2025 Favorite Things list, a pair of flattering jeans from a label she’s raved about, and sleek white sneakers from a brand podiatrists agree is supremely supportive.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 May 2026
And their matchup with Philadelphia, though the Eagles are supremely talented and on the road, might be their best bet.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The person could become supremely overconfident, despite not having the wherewithal to back it up.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The four-poster bed was supremely comfortable, but didn’t dominate the room.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Low-molecular hyaluronic acids seep deep into skin to attract moisture, keeping it soft, supple, and supremely satisfied.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Smart and supremely confident, sharp-tongued but easily wounded.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 May 2026
When design requirements are in tension with one another – for example, requiring a structure that is lightweight but also supremely durable – the number of feasible solutions can drop to zero.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
At the top of my list are a fits-everything crossbody bag straight from Oprah’s 2025 Favorite Things list, a pair of flattering jeans from a label she’s raved about, and sleek white sneakers from a brand podiatrists agree is supremely supportive.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 May 2026
And their matchup with Philadelphia, though the Eagles are supremely talented and on the road, might be their best bet.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The person could become supremely overconfident, despite not having the wherewithal to back it up.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The four-poster bed was supremely comfortable, but didn’t dominate the room.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Low-molecular hyaluronic acids seep deep into skin to attract moisture, keeping it soft, supple, and supremely satisfied.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supremely
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Canfield, as proven by her work in Stereophonic, is extremely able at playing a character with a pristine, almost porcelain surface and roiling depths.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Leda opened her mouth and left it open, an incredibly affecting gesture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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This is a Ritz-Carlton—incredibly refined, but always approachable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But that, believe it or not, isn't very big for here.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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To be candid, our process was not terribly dramatic—there were no big fights, no couples counseling—other than the drama of racing to complete the project (or, at least, most of it) before the kids were born.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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While there are plenty of moments of necessary humor in the story, with Marquis flexing her knack for comic timing, other moments are terribly uncomfortable to grasp.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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At just under $13K, Amazon’s prefab expandable tiny home is a highly customizable space for budding entrepreneurs and eager homeowners alike, offering a small but sturdy framework to build out a dream project on a budget.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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Obviously, there's more to it than that, coaching and other factors need to be in place too, but does anyone believe Fernando Mendoza winds up in Bloomington if not for NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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There are some more interesting initiatives, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Listening to Gish, recently reissued on vinyl for its 35th anniversary, is a good reminder that the Smashing Pumpkins started out a damned fine rock band.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
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But Cleveland State was, in fact, a damned good basketball team, as were most of the double-digit seed winners in NCAA Tournament history.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The pastries and sandwiches are too damn good.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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That being said, if a running back were to win it, Fletcher at +15,000 is a damn good deal.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Supremely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supremely. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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