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
My friend has always been ultra-sensitive, easily offended, misconstruing my questions.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Prada Collapse Laced Sneakers lean into that artisanal look with a breathable, open weave and ultra-light feel that’s perfect for warm-weather travel.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, Strings is the Icarus to the blazing sun of ultra coolness.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
While the Federal Reserve cut rates multiple times late last year and has held them steady so far in 2026, borrowing costs remain elevated overall compared to the ultra-low-rate era.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Prada Collapse Laced Sneakers lean into that artisanal look with a breathable, open weave and ultra-light feel that’s perfect for warm-weather travel.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, Strings is the Icarus to the blazing sun of ultra coolness.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
While the Federal Reserve cut rates multiple times late last year and has held them steady so far in 2026, borrowing costs remain elevated overall compared to the ultra-low-rate era.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultra
Adjective
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Typical pulsating aurora displays last 10 to 20 minutes, but Kerss had captured almost three hours of extreme pulsating auroras — an unusually powerful display and one of the longest on record, according to the statement.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Threats are growing from more extreme weather.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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The land bridge—which is expected to cost 1 trillion Thai baht ($31 billion)—is a less radical version of a plan floated by some Thai administrations to build a canal across the Kra Isthmus, the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a position such as lieutenant governor, where much of the office’s duties involve being only one of multi-member boards, radical positions tend to be largely drowned out by the majority, rendering the office even less effective.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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On a clear night in the Steel City, chaos took hold as the first round of the NFL Draft revealed wrinkles unforeseen to tens of thousands of rabid fans in Pittsburgh.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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With even more of a cult following than Uncle Tupelo, Souled American seemed destined for an inauspicious legacy outside its small but rabid fan group.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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The revolutionary found welcome audiences across the Southland with lectures and Spanish-language radio show appearances to talk about what was going on in his home country.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 14-story structure was nothing short of revolutionary at the time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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