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 As white-collar jobs become increasingly oversaturated, the posting highlights how lucrative side hustles are taking place not only in corporate boardrooms but also in the living rooms of the ultra-wealthy. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025 Conveniently, says Seth Bacon, executive vp of media for MLS, the same pipes that allowed for lightning-fast trades are perfect for delivering ultra high-definition video. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 One of the key issues is the unregulated influx of ultra-fast-fashion products in the country and the Old Continent at large. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 In a poll of 141 investment firms of ultra-wealthy families in North America, the majority (52%) of respondents said cash and other liquid assets would offer the best returns over the next 12 months. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ultra
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  • The research team claims that their strategy offers a novel approach to developing high-performance cathodes capable of operating under extreme temperatures.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The scale runs from G1, minor, to G5, extreme.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • Somehow, in honoring the group’s women, from the rageful housewife Margie (Betsy Aidem) to the radical author Celeste (Kristolyn Lloyd), Flood’s outpouring becomes a lament.
    Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Her work has been featured in retreats, leadership circles, and coaching programs, where she is celebrated for her emotional depth and ability to catalyze radical transformation.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • Rod Wave Elite is a popular high school basketball squad that bounces around the country playing exhibition games to crowds of rabid teens and internet celebrities.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Ed Sheeran is used to playing for tens of thousands of rabid fans in stadiums around the world.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • In the action-thriller, Taylor, 34, stars as a member of a revolutionary group, the French 75, who is in a relationship with Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio, 50).
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Researchers in Mexico have developed a revolutionary zinc-air battery (ZAB) that keeps running even after being punctured, exposed to flames, or even completely submerged in water.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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