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
That was followed in 2019 by an ultra low emission zone (ULEZ), which only charges £12.50 to drivers of specific vehicles that don’t meet emissions standards when inside the coverage area; Transport for London previously estimated 90% of vehicles wouldn’t need to pay.
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Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The onetime Victoria’s Secret Angel and her real estate broker hubby have filed a lawsuit against Miami Beach’s ultra exclusive Fisher Island Club after getting booted out in January.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
In an especially brutal quarter final, No. 5 Parris Todd (fresh off her Michelob ultra commercial spots) crushed No. 2 Lea Jansen 3,1 to get a statement win.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe 10 of 30 Pumpkin Banana Bread
With both pumpkin puree and mashed banana in the batter, this quick bread is ultra moist and tender.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The onetime Victoria’s Secret Angel and her real estate broker hubby have filed a lawsuit against Miami Beach’s ultra exclusive Fisher Island Club after getting booted out in January.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
In an especially brutal quarter final, No. 5 Parris Todd (fresh off her Michelob ultra commercial spots) crushed No. 2 Lea Jansen 3,1 to get a statement win.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe 10 of 30 Pumpkin Banana Bread
With both pumpkin puree and mashed banana in the batter, this quick bread is ultra moist and tender.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultra
Adjective
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Scientists say the findings shed new light on the potential for life to exist in extreme environments using the chemical compound methane instead of sunlight.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The costs of extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, and falling labor productivity are all visible on the horizon, with ample academic research to back them up.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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As Peter Singer has argued for decades, doing the most good shouldn’t be radical.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some other notable attacks at US military bases in recent years include: On November 5, 2009, an Army psychiatrist with radical Islamist beliefs opened fire at a processing center at Fort Hood, a major US Army post, in Texas, killing 13 people and an unborn child, and wounding more than 30 others.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The party kept going outside after the show, where, in a rare move, attendees were surprised with a block party worthy of Hamilton's revolutionary legacy.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One hundred years on, the Model T’s revolutionary design is still remarkably relevant.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Hess toys have been sold since 1964 and have a rabid fan based.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
30 July 2025
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The bars and restaurants around Knoxville are full of rabid fans on gamedays.—
Keith Sharon,
The Tennessean,
28 July 2025
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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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