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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand
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2
as in shred
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
an ace computer programmer
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as in to effect
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Recent Examples of ace
CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
As of the latest update from fire officials, the Highway 82 fire is at 9,572 aces with only 10% contained.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Toronto wanted an ace-level talent, and Cease quickly became the target.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Giants ace Logan Webb hitting the Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing with a pitch, as well as Rushing’s subsequent hard slide into shortstop Willy Adames, pale in comparison to the clashes between San Francisco and Los Angeles in the past.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Two starts after the ugliest outing of his Red Sox career — an 11-run performance over 1 2/3 innings at Minnesota — Crochet looked every bit the ace Boston traded for in December 2024 and signed to a $170 million, six-year extension in March 2025.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
As of the latest update from fire officials, the Highway 82 fire is at 9,572 aces with only 10% contained.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The laughs came thanks to some ace-level hosts.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Toronto wanted an ace-level talent, and Cease quickly became the target.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
Edge rusher Jonathon Cooper, center Luke Wattenberg, offensive lineman Alex Forsyth, safety and special teams ace JL Skinner, wide receiver Troy Franklin and Uwazurike are all starters or rotational contributors taken in the fourth round or later.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Giants ace Logan Webb hitting the Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing with a pitch, as well as Rushing’s subsequent hard slide into shortstop Willy Adames, pale in comparison to the clashes between San Francisco and Los Angeles in the past.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
Noun
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This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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But security experts say the name may be a flag of convenience rather than a coherent group, and its claims should be treated with caution.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dennard offered a shred of advice.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Only film-lover Bella retains a shred of optimism into adulthood, having started a new romance with a film usher.—
Charles Lewis III,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to investigators, Anderson stands at about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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The 7-inch display has a high contrast ratio.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While one research study found REIT investments were associated with higher spending on nursing wages, another concluded that after being bought by REITs, nursing homes frequently replaced registered nurses with less skilled nurses and aides.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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This new iteration was partly handled by Room40 label boss Lawrence English, who reconstructed the original master tapes and blended them with recent performances by Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, who plays the gong.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of the gardens have been undergoing a master planning effort for more than a year in an effort to accommodate visitation of the botanical garden doubling to more than 300,000 people annually over the past decade.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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This recipe uses walnuts instead of pecans, but keeps a healthy splash of bourbon.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Clarify one expectation or next step.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The lawsuit was updated as Kennedy took more steps that alarmed medical societies, causing the plaintiffs to ask Murphy to take steps to address those policy changes too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Different power plants have different beneficial attributes, and nuclear power plants are especially adept at meeting round the clock demand.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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