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as in experts
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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as in splashes
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inches
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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Recent Examples of aces
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The sophomore setter-opposite finished with 14 kills and a trio of aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Shane Lowry, who made a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole to become the first player to have a pair of aces in the Masters, had a 69 and was two shots behind.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Hollywood's first summer blockbuster is aces across the board, from sheer terror to the unforgettable John Williams score (which keeps the dread going even without the toothy predator).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Paul hammered 14 aces to Tiafoe’s four but won only three more points overall, 110 to 107.
—Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Outside of them, though, there are special teams aces like Dan Chisena and Brycen Tremayne.
—Alex Zietlow
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
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Larry Claudio registered 12 assists, 10 kills and four aces, while Jeffrey Garcia notched 17 kills as Revere swept Lynn Classical 3-0 in the Greater Boston League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The sophomore setter-opposite finished with 14 kills and a trio of aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Shane Lowry, who made a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole to become the first player to have a pair of aces in the Masters, had a 69 and was two shots behind.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Hollywood's first summer blockbuster is aces across the board, from sheer terror to the unforgettable John Williams score (which keeps the dread going even without the toothy predator).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Paul hammered 14 aces to Tiafoe’s four but won only three more points overall, 110 to 107.
—Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Outside of them, though, there are special teams aces like Dan Chisena and Brycen Tremayne.
—Alex Zietlow
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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And the Jets got a steal with Payne in the seventh round, a 6-foot-3 safety who was projected as a fourth- or fifth-round pick by most experts.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to some experts, this paralyzing fear and desperation are factors that scammers exploit to put their criminal schemes into action.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some splashes of color help enliven it too.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the color palette revolves around a joyful, beachy vibe—all designed in shades of pink, citrus, and red, with splashes of leopard prints and snake textures.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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On Friday night, Richardson put together his finest effort of the season, reaching 49 feet, 7 inches on his final hop, step and jump at the Escondido Invitational — traditionally the final invitational of the season.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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From a massive wingspan (82 3/8 inches) to his big frame, Jones offers plenty of upside to go along with tons of SEC experience.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stripes are a prominent feature of many of the vintage activewear trends that caught my eye, and the new Vuori Seamless Euphoric Tank nails the look with a pop of blue lining the otherwise simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot to love and appreciate about spring—longer days, nature coming back to life, and a climate that nails the sweet spot between comfortable and warm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Owner Toriano Gordon was pursuing his masters degree in psychology.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tilson Thomas championed classical masters but also many contemporary American composers and transformed the orchestra’s annual Beethoven festival into an American Mavericks Festival featuring works of his mentors Bernstein and Copland.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Josh LeClair, master electrician and owner of Village Home Services, provides the following steps to contain the problem, assess damages, and troubleshoot the cause.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two days after an ugly meeting between his chin and the Frost Bank Center hardwood in Game 2, Wembanyama couldn’t quite progress through all the steps of the NBA’s concussion protocol before tipoff Friday.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.—
James Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Aces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aces. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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