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
The onetime Victoria’s Secret Angel and her real estate broker hubby have filed a lawsuit against Miami Beach’s ultra exclusive Fisher Island Club after getting booted out in January.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
In an especially brutal quarter final, No. 5 Parris Todd (fresh off her Michelob ultra commercial spots) crushed No. 2 Lea Jansen 3,1 to get a statement win.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe 10 of 30 Pumpkin Banana Bread
With both pumpkin puree and mashed banana in the batter, this quick bread is ultra moist and tender.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
Mythical Island comes with 86 new cards — 68 are numbered, standard rarity cards, 6 are illustration rare cards, 10 are special illustration rare cards, and there's one each of the ultra rare immersive and gold crown cards.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
In an especially brutal quarter final, No. 5 Parris Todd (fresh off her Michelob ultra commercial spots) crushed No. 2 Lea Jansen 3,1 to get a statement win.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe 10 of 30 Pumpkin Banana Bread
With both pumpkin puree and mashed banana in the batter, this quick bread is ultra moist and tender.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
Mythical Island comes with 86 new cards — 68 are numbered, standard rarity cards, 6 are illustration rare cards, 10 are special illustration rare cards, and there's one each of the ultra rare immersive and gold crown cards.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultra
Adjective
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Alternatively, aligned carbon nanotube (CNT) technology offers long-term stability and reliable performance, even under extreme workloads, and continues to improve over time.—
Baratunde Cola,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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There is set to be an update on a working group tasked with addressing pressing issues over cricket’s three formats, including a radical plan to split Test nations into two divisions.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But his defense of liberalism, which rejects considerations of what anyone deserves, is in some ways more radical than many flashier schools of thought.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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This evolutionary—not revolutionary—mindset offers a key lesson: Transformation doesn’t mean total disruption.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The concerts have been revolutionary shows filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Unvaccinated pets represent the greatest risk of rabies exposure to humans and are frequently the link between rabid wildlife and people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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