as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
this new sports car is being billed as the ne plus ultra of automotive achievement
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Recent Examples of ne plus ultra
If nothing else, and even as a person not steeped in Wicked lore and admiration, the casting of Erivo and Grande is ne plus ultra, and the deep respect and love the performers share for each other, on and off the screen, really keeps this particular trifle afloat.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2025
While that is certainly true, there’s no denying that Rolliefest represents the ne plus ultra of watch meetups.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Offset is the ne plus ultra of verbal polish.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
And with few exceptions, statement necklaces went up against brooches as the night’s key trend in high jewelry, the one-of-a-kind stunners that represent the ne plus ultra in a jewelry house’s ability to create exquisite handcraft highlighting rare diamonds and gemstones.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2025
While that is certainly true, there’s no denying that Rolliefest represents the ne plus ultra of watch meetups.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Offset is the ne plus ultra of verbal polish.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
And with few exceptions, statement necklaces went up against brooches as the night’s key trend in high jewelry, the one-of-a-kind stunners that represent the ne plus ultra in a jewelry house’s ability to create exquisite handcraft highlighting rare diamonds and gemstones.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ne plus ultra
Noun
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He was particularly intrigued by schizophrenia—the pinnacle of madness and the most complex puzzle of all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, the pinnacles of the heartland-rock canon continue to thrill us in unexpected ways.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Stars’ biggest strength is their depth, and removing the linchpin from the top of the lineup affected every line.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Plus, the more restrained growth of today still comes on top of a much larger business, the Zenith CEO pointed out.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The sub-2 marathon marked the zenith of a multiyear turnaround effort at Adidas, which in 2022 terminated a lucrative partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West in the wake of his antisemitic remarks.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Which is why Michael’s final cut screeches to a halt in 1988, just as the star has broken out from his family and reached a new zenith as a solo performer.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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The documentary chronicled the height of outlaw country, which saw Coe in good company — Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, and the Charlie Daniels Band are also featured.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cut up to half the sedge's height in early spring to thin it out.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Summer draws peak visitors with its warm weather and lively festivals, including Traverse City Food & Wine.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Summer crowds have wound down, but everything is still open and colorful fall foliage is at its peak.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The feat was the culmination of a shift—or, perhaps more aptly, a total disruption—in marathoning over the past few years, in which the eventual breaking of the mythical two-hour mark went from an impossibility to a guarantee.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, appears to mark the culmination of a chaotic appointment process for a vacancy on the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, which controls Kansas City’s police department.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Tina Turner’s enthralling, apex music biopic What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993), watching Michael is like witnessing a daredevil walk a tightrope while wearing a harness over a mammoth, inflatable bounce house.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Ne plus ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ne%20plus%20ultra. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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