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 Service is also a realistic story about a frustrated middle-aged former journalist and aspiring novelist idling in an ultra-low-paying job. Susan Coll september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025 At the same time, the glut of ultra-fast fashion, driven by throwaway culture, is overwhelming waste management capacity. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025 Located in the exclusive Woodside community of the Bay Area, the Fleishhacker business and banking family created the ultra-private compound and its famous gardens more than 100 years ago to serve as a summer retreat to escape San Francisco’s seasonal wind, chill and fog. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025 The cameras also get a refresh, with the main lens now 48MP along with a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a Center Stage front camera with a sensor double the size of the iPhone 16's, along with a new square aspect ratio for better horizontal and vertical images. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ultra
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Adjective
  • Ketamine therapy’s most common short-term side effects are dizziness and nausea, but in extreme cases, long-term, heavy use of ketamine is associated with memory problems, gastrointestinal issues, and urinary tract infections, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Tootles’ death disproves this, showing that a hybrid being can die under extreme circumstances.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • There’s something radical about physical community.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In this, Castro not only gestures at the social crisis that’s driving so many men toward radical ideas but also helps explain its causes and repercussions.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Harlem’s Fashion Row is doing revolutionary work within an industry that often has little to no regard for Black designers beyond lip service.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In revolutionary Russia, a group of forward-thinking philosophers offered an alternative to both futurism and communism.
    Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Mom screams like a rabid animal.
    Dr. Sue Varma, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Speaking of being a rabid dog, how did that help you as a producer through production?
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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