as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support
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Recent Examples of ultra
Home sales are deeply depressed, because many Americans who locked in ultra-low mortgage rates during the pandemic have little incentive to give them up.
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Supporters laud the company as a potential solution to Connecticut’s housing shortage, using eco-friendly technology an innovative design to create compact but ultra-modern apartments that can be built quickly and economically.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Supporters laud the company as a potential solution to Connecticut’s housing shortage, using eco-friendly technology an innovative design to create compact but ultra-modern apartments that can be built quickly and economically.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultra
Adjective
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Typical pulsating aurora displays last 10 to 20 minutes, but Kerss had captured almost three hours of extreme pulsating auroras — an unusually powerful display and one of the longest on record, according to the statement.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Threats are growing from more extreme weather.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Firecracker became extremely loyal to Homelander and regurgitated his radical conservative views to the public.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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But there’s also a risk for cooptation, with the most radical components of the movement being sidelined either because of pragmatism (prioritizing the work that can get funded) or discomfort.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The same obviously applied to those season-ticket holders who showed a near-rabid support for their coach.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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All series, the Timberwolves have been rabid with their intensity and purpose on the floor.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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From Nasser to Khomeini, the region’s revolutionary ideologies have delivered only ruin.—
Danielle Pletka,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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The Orient Express may be synonymous with luxury train travel, but 140 years on from its revolutionary rail venture, the company is launching an opulent sailing yacht named the Orient Express Corinthian.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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