as in excellent
of the very best kind
the New England town meeting is a superlative example of grassroots democracy
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Recent Examples of superlative
The Know, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
The trio discusses Ohtani’s superlative success, not just on the field but off it.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Even with a tried-and-true core cast, Hotel wins the superlative of being the first AHS anthology to go off the rails right at the onset.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Nora’s growth as an amateur detective creates the storyline, but the pleasure here is Kidd’s superlative characterizations, elevating this book far above the writing level of most cozy mysteries.
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The one superlative aspect everybody seems to agree on is Jacob Elordi’s performance as the monster; the young actor manages to push through the dehumanizing makeup and frequent gore to find the soul of not just his character but the film.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
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Speaking of which, the concept of royalty among members of PFV is no exaggeration, though some of the blue blood flowing through members’ veins is merely aristocratic.—
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The deliberate exaggeration of both Lee’s performance and Park’s direction is what draws us into a suspension of moral disbelief, a sense of complicity with Man-su’s outrageous scheme.—
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The guest capacity of 3,246 feels delightfully low considering the mind-blowing variety of venues, including nine superb specialty restaurants (love a good steakhouse at sea) and seven that are winners even without an upcharge.—
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The Sofia, by Vagabond Haven, is a superb example of clever space-saving design.—
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The conversation moved into unsexy hyperbole very quickly.—
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Never one to miss a hyperbole, Sandy compares it to the soccer World Cup.—
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This has been a wonderful season.—
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
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Lower magnification models like the Canon 10x42 IS WP L are good for starhopping across constellations and getting a wide view of star fields.—
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The clear magnification helps bring color and movement into focus, making every sighting more memorable.—
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
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Juicy, whole lobster served grilled or blackened is best, though the menu at this famous haunt features every possible elaboration of the dish.—
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Two other things come up in the conversation that need some clarification and elaboration.—
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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