as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support
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Recent Examples of ultra
But long flights aren’t anything new for this Australian airline, which specializes in ultra-long-haul travel.
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Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Watching the film back, really just being ultra-active, just helping out my teammates.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Expanding its computing lineup, HONOR will unveil the MagicPad4 tablet and MagicBook Pro 14 laptop, both built to demonstrate how AI-powered features can boost productivity while retaining ultra-thin designs.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Its offensive against ultra-fast fashion as a whole—and Shein in particular—is far from over, however, with eco-taxes, a ban on advertising and sanctions against influencer campaigns among the provisions brewing in an upcoming law.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Watching the film back, really just being ultra-active, just helping out my teammates.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Expanding its computing lineup, HONOR will unveil the MagicPad4 tablet and MagicBook Pro 14 laptop, both built to demonstrate how AI-powered features can boost productivity while retaining ultra-thin designs.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Its offensive against ultra-fast fashion as a whole—and Shein in particular—is far from over, however, with eco-taxes, a ban on advertising and sanctions against influencer campaigns among the provisions brewing in an upcoming law.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultra
Adjective
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Because the engine can be controlled during flight, the system does not require the expensive thermal protection systems typically associated with extreme heat loads at hypersonic speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Northeast is reeling from extreme snowfall and powerful winds that slammed the region overnight Sunday and throughout the day Monday, prompting blizzard conditions as more than two feet of snow blanketed several states.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As filmed by Depardon, the clashes reveal a radical disconnect between the representatives of the law and the people accused of breaking it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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And that was when his wife sat him down and delivered a radical suggestion.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The news broke the hearts of the rabid fans eager to see a more brutalist Michelangelo on a vengeance mission on the big screen.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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In its place, frustration has grown within a rabid fan base that was hoping the front office would find a way to add Giannis Antetokounmpo or another big star to help fill the large void that Butler’s injury created.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, keep an eye and ear on Peter Neureuther, who exuded charisma and displayed a marvelous tenor voice as lovestruck revolutionary Marius.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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