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
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
On Men’s Cloud 6 Waterproof Shoes Low-profile, high-performance—that’s the balance the On Men’s Cloud 6 Waterproof Shoes delivers, thanks to their comfy slip-on style and superlative PFAs-free waterproof membrane that keeps feet totally dry in rainy weather.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Following a ninth straight year of finishing fourth or fifth in the NL Central, the Buccos spent a modest amount of money (by their standards) to surround the superlative Paul Skenes with a better roster.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Seafood and cocktails with lavender, thyme, and other local herbs seduce guests in the superlative beach club on A-lister Plage de Pampelonne.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
On Men’s Cloud 6 Waterproof Shoes Low-profile, high-performance—that’s the balance the On Men’s Cloud 6 Waterproof Shoes delivers, thanks to their comfy slip-on style and superlative PFAs-free waterproof membrane that keeps feet totally dry in rainy weather.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
Lauren Betts is the best player on the league’s best team, but because of UCLA’s wealth of talent, Betts doesn’t have superlative box-score stats.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Following a ninth straight year of finishing fourth or fifth in the NL Central, the Buccos spent a modest amount of money (by their standards) to surround the superlative Paul Skenes with a better roster.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
Adjective
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Williams, of course, worked at NBC for nearly three decades, including an 11-year run at NBC Nightly News that ended 2015 after exaggerations and falsehoods were found in some of his reporting, including reports from Iraq, and from New Orleans after it had been ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The novel reads, in retrospect, less like exaggeration than reportage from inside a culture already learning to treat life as publicity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That dynamic reflected what’s become the new world order for the Chiefs, whose superb 2022 draft class was highlighted by McDuffie.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The superb dry martini includes a splash of chamomile while La Violetera pays homage to Madrid’s traditional violet candies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That is true, that is not hyperbole.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The bill’s supporters rely on conspiratorial hyperbole that would make a MAGA podcaster proud.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Glass from a broken bottle can cause magnification of the sun and set vegetation alight, Roise said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Under magnification the spores appear roundish, colorless, and smooth to slightly rough.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley has terrific size for the safety position, as he is listed at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The pleas were brief and without much elaboration.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Superlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlative. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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