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 widening wealth gap has become top of mind across all income levels—from the Occupy Wall Street movement, to petitions led by the ultra-rich demanding higher taxes on the wealthy.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Specialized carbon boots and ultra-light skis with mode-switching technology help competitors excel in this grueling discipline that attracts those who seek physical suffering.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Competition is fierce for campground hosting jobs at ultra-popular parks like Yosemite.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
This will give the grains a rich flavor, perfect for serving alongside ultra-savory dishes like pot roast and salmon.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Specialized carbon boots and ultra-light skis with mode-switching technology help competitors excel in this grueling discipline that attracts those who seek physical suffering.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Competition is fierce for campground hosting jobs at ultra-popular parks like Yosemite.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
This will give the grains a rich flavor, perfect for serving alongside ultra-savory dishes like pot roast and salmon.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultra
Adjective
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China’s humanoid robot maker Unitree has showcased a major cold-weather milestone, with its G1 robot completing an autonomous trek across an extreme snowfield in northwest China.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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While official accounts and bystander videos of the Saturday shooting at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue offer conflicting narratives about the split-second escalation, the outcome highlights the extreme physical risk of inserting oneself into the immediate perimeter of armed agents.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Continue reading … PAST TRUTHS – Joe Rogan exposes Democrats' radical immigration shift as viral Obama clip resurfaces.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In a world optimized for ease, choosing to think may become a radical act.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 2022 album, buoyed by its viral title track, shot the singer-songwriter to fame, earning him critical acclaim and growing his already rabid fan base to stadium-sized proportions.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Those sanctioned include Iran’s interior minister, senior IRGC commanders, police chiefs, judges from revolutionary courts and cyber officials involved in censorship and surveillance.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just as those revolutionary murals have sun-bleached and blistered, so the heady jubilation of the students’ victory has become tarnished by infighting and division.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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