How to Use ultra in a Sentence

ultra

1 of 2 adjective
  • And the ribbed hem looks ultra-sleek.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • There’s plush and then there’s ultra plush.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Feb. 2026
  • The ultra rich don’t want to be told what to think.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • This is one of the best ultra-aged scotch whiskies to come out in years.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
  • For an extra cozy feel, slip on a pair of ultra-warm wool socks.
    — Erin Huffstetler, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
  • To the touch, carrageen feels like a piece of tough, ultra-smooth and wet leather.
    — Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022
  • The Apulian style is ultra-thin and crisp.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Her longer, kick-flare style is a reminder that capris don’t have to be ultra-cropped.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Enter this ultra-slim power bank that fits in the palm of my hand.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • This is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Black holes are ultra-dense objects from which light cannot escape.
    — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
  • She's rocked a bob in the past but usually sticks with her ultra-long hair.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Producers pour the ultra-sweet ice wine in things like, an igloo ice wine lounge.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Your reward will be an ultra-tender crumb.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The 7-inch ultra-wide color display is easy to see in the harsh sun.
    — Nancy Jo Adams, Popular Mechanics, 30 Sep. 2022
  • This pullover is ultra-easy to wear, but packs a serious date-night punch with an open back.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 1 Apr. 2023
  • This gives it a quieter look than the volt and ultra orange options.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The pants earn high praise for their stretchy, pull-on waist and ultra-soft, breathable fabric.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • The heels feature an ultra-sharp pointed toe and a padded insole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
  • Charge your wireless devices while on the go with this ultra-slim power bank.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • No, cashmere isn't the only type of ultra-warm sweater on the market.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The result is a stunner of an ultra-aged bourbon.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
  • There’s something so crisp and modern about an ultra-slim French tip.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • This vibrant green pasta dish has a secret—there’s no dairy in the ultra creamy sauce.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Celebrity wristwear this week ranged from the ultra-glitzy to the simple and sporty.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
  • Their brand was ultra-lux real estate, and the lifestyle to match.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • This oversized sleep mask is ultra-soft against skin and wraps all the way around your head to fully block out light.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
  • When opting for an ultra-high platform, balance is key.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Run to snag these ultra-flattering jeans from $45 ahead of spring.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
  • And in the segment’s ultra-premium tier, so have the prices.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026

ultra

2 of 2 noun
  • This was not a night for the Viktor Gyokeres ultras.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The ultras, as they are known, are a study in obsession and aggression (the clue is in the name).
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
  • The club’s ultras left their section empty for the first 30 minutes of the match in protest.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t make your first night running experience your first ultra.
    — Adam Chase, Outside Online, 11 May 2020
  • No footage, audio or even accounts of what was said have leaked from the ultras, who make a point of not speaking to the media.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The ultras standing there didn’t even have time to lift their sticks and contemplate what was happening.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Among the scores of ultras now filling the calendar, some make use of long, flat tracks to encourage speed.
    — David Wharton, latimes.com, 14 June 2018
  • But solo efforts are an inevitable aspect of training for an ultra.
    — Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Below are my top five tips for reducing the odds of tossing your cookies during your next ultra.
    — Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 15 June 2020
  • One is that ultras in the opposition try to erase the good things Mr Morales stood for as well as the bad.
    — The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Take solace in knowing that an ultra is a long way, and the beauty of that is that problems often work themselves out over the long haul.
    — Hal Koerner, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2014
  • Thus, faster and slower runners alike will be best prepared for their next ultra if their long training run progression tops out at or near 5 hours.
    — Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2020
  • In fact, guns are valued accessories of the ultras, antis, and other fanatics.
    — Carl Bakal, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2020
  • In Dortmund, like everywhere else, they are planned, prepared and paid for by the ultras, with this one being six weeks in the making.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Fiorentina’s ultras refused to go to the game in protest at ticket prices but showed up on the outskirts of Pisa, smarting for a fight anyway.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • There were also no flags or banners displayed in the Curva Sud, where the ultras normally watch the match from.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2019
  • Looking at some of the major ultras, women often have a lower DNF rate.
    — Stephanie Case, Outside Online, 25 May 2018
  • There's evidence that ultra-nationalists and far-right groups are part of the armed Ukraine resistance.
    — John Blake, CNN, 6 Mar. 2022
  • There were fears of racist insults from Juve ultras towards Mario Balotelli before this top of the table clash.
    — SI.com, 5 Oct. 2019
  • It has been taken up not only by Eintracht’s ultras, but by their counterparts at clubs across Germany.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
  • Aping other genres of filmmaking, this one never finds its own voice or a way to integrate the ultra-violence with the dark comedy.
    — Mark Kennedy, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The ultras did themselves no favours by failing to suggest their own solutions to the complex problems that the Chequers compromise took on.
    — The Economist, 12 July 2018
  • Benfica’s ultras, the Diabos Vermelhos, turned up and set off flares throughout the game.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • As a result, Lazio decided to open the southern end and let the ultras sit where Roma's hard-core fans usually sit for their home matches.
    — Andrew Dampf, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2017
  • As an Olympic-caliber track runner who has now run a couple ultras, how do these disciplines compare for you in terms of managing discomfort?
    — Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The majority of the group would run a traditional marathon, while 20 or more would do a 70km extreme ultra, and a small group would run a half marathon.
    — Michael Clinton, Men's Health, 14 June 2023
  • Casuals and ultras A number of subcultures have emerged from the passion and camaraderie of football fandom.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
  • Apparently, a 48 minute drive to the north of the country is a bit too easy for the eccentric ultras that like to throw dead rats at their opposition's players.
    — SI.com, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Located just a few blocks from the Apollo, the Tubman statue feels like an especially apropos stop for the finale of an ultra.
    — Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2022
  • In addition, when Neymar's name was heard over the loudspeaker, PSG's ultras jeered and whistled.
    — Luis Miguel Echegaray, SI.com, 14 Sep. 2019

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