ultra

adjective

ˈəl-trə How to pronounce ultra (audio)
Definition of ultranext
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 The ultra-thin legs give this Walker Edison piece a sleek, modern look. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Retail investors Ordinary, retail investors have limited access to the market, compared to ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Miami’s ultra-high-end real estate market has gotten comfortable with nine-figure homes. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 Slowing sales growth and a sharp profit decline are exposing strains in Shein’s ultra-fast-fashion model as regulatory pressure mounts, according to its first earnings report as a public company. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ultra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultra
  1. extreme
  2. radical
  3. rabid
  4. revolutionary
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  • Without intervention, those numbers will only grow as extreme events worsen.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority called upon all motorists to exercise extreme caution, avoid dangerous overtaking and strictly observe lane discipline.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of extreme
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  • Omani officials knew of al-Hammami’s interest in radical Islamism but failed to flag their concerns; flydubai never checked his record with the Omani authorities.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond sheer size, the vessel introduced one of the most radical sailing systems the industry had ever seen.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of radical
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  • Of the 69 rabid bats recorded this year, 68% were found in the Santa Clarita Valley, consistent with trends seen over the last decade, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • However, two people were exposed to a rabid bat in Ballantyne in September.
    — Eva Flowe October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of rabid
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  • Vaccarello’s collections, meanwhile, became ever more uncompromisingly distinct in their interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent’s revolutionary template.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Likewise, many a technology before – from electricity and the telegraph to phone and radio – have been heralded as sublime, magical, revolutionary, and terrifying.
    — Michael Serazio, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of revolutionary

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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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