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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  • Shipping costs have become so extreme that oil producers and even commodities traders are looking to own their own tankers to control the expenses.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Following the original movie’s unique approach to the slasher genre that put the audience in the killer’s perspective, the sequel will expand on Johnny’s lore and deliver more brutally extreme and creative kills.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 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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  • The outsized performance of movies such as Obsession and Backrooms sparked a rabid interest from studios in a generation of filmmakers who did not come up the traditional latter, but instead rose up making short-form content on digital platforms.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • So far this year, there have been a record-breaking 70 rabid bats confirmed in Los Angeles County.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 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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