ultraefficient

adjective

Definition of ultraefficientnext
as in efficient

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Recent Examples of ultraefficient These ultraefficient electric vehicles could reduce the need for charging stops for all but the longest road trips. — Zlati Meyer, WSJ, 9 June 2023 Decades of selective breeding for better berries ensued, together with the development of ultraefficient packing methods and mechanical harvesters. — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2022 The developers said the ultraefficient design of those units appeals to a demographic that’s looking to downsize and simplify their life, but who still want to take advantage of all the benefits of living in a thriving, urban environment. — Jim Buchta, Star Tribune, 18 Oct. 2020 Extract frozen gas from permafrost or from the ocean floor to power new, ultraefficient turbines. — Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultraefficient
  1. efficient
  2. adequate
  3. capable
  4. efficacious
  5. operative
  6. effective
  7. effectual
Adjective
  • That structure is efficient for most of the season, but poor for a Bench Boost.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine is now looking to export by land, though this is a far less efficient alternative, and Ukraine's beleaguered economy is expected to suffer another hit.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficient
Adjective
  • Emergency department staff and EMS workers sometimes don’t have adequate training to recognize postpartum complications, research shows, which can be dangerous when those patients end up in an emergency room.
    — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Giving citizens a majority gives the public adequate weight and authority over serious ethics matters.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of adequate
Adjective
  • The bronze vessel reportedly contained an internal mechanism capable of indicating the direction from which seismic waves had arrived.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Growing dividends provide an ongoing reminder that the portfolio is not merely a balance on a statement, but ownership in businesses capable of sending cash back to their owners.
    — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • Despite their reputation as one of the most efficacious skin-care ingredients on the market, retinoids are not without caveats.
    — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
  • One standout feature of the rejuvenating eye cream is its efficacious ingredient lineup.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 10 July 2026
Definition of efficacious
Adjective
  • Each of those teams had a co-operative effort woven into their style by their head coach or manager.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Grand is the operative word at this Relais & Châteaux property adjacent to the Pommery champagne house.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of operative
Adjective
  • The effective closure of the strait throughout the nearly six-month war has seen the cost of energy and other vital commodities rise.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Following a diet rich in whole foods, especially protein-rich foods, is an effective way to improve and maintain your basal metabolic rate (BMR).
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of effective
Adjective
  • Others argue even if wilderness therapy is effectual for some, its premise is flawed.
    — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Will prospective politicos and those holding positions of power prompt effectual projects to maintain upkeep and ensure each and every citizen is safe rather than pushing self-serving, divisive social agendas?
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Definition of effectual

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“Ultraefficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraefficient. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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