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adjective

su̇-ˈpər-lə-tiv How to pronounce superlative (audio)
Definition of superlativenext
as in excellent
of the very best kind the New England town meeting is a superlative example of grassroots democracy

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superlative

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noun

as in exaggeration

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Recent Examples of superlative
Adjective
Vogel and Miller assert that the constant maintenance of employee health and welfare is as important as achieving consistently superlative results for Voloridge clients. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026 The Peculiar Patriot by the superlative poet Liza Jessie Peterson at NYTW. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
Noun
More state superlatives Munster senior outfielder Nate Southwell is leading the state with 45 RBIs. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026 But Korda's surge in Southern California is her latest superlative in a year already featuring three wins, three second-place finishes and a spot atop the world rankings in her first seven starts. — ABC News, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for superlative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlative
  1. excellent
  2. exaggeration
  3. superb
  4. hyperbole
  5. wonderful
  6. magnification
  7. terrific
  8. elaboration
Adjective
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Pirate ship is no exaggeration.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026
  • But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Adjective
  • After multiple close calls, Ivory Coast tied the match in the 74th minute with a superb run by Amad Diallo.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026
Definition of superb
Noun
  • A lot of that discourse, including what will be depicted as news in media stories about the negotiations, is noise and hyperbole.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
  • Trump is known for his hyperbole, but even those who disagree with the decision on the president's ability to fire commissioners say this is a huge concentration of power in the hands of the president.
    — Tamara Keith, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of hyperbole
Adjective
  • The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
Definition of wonderful
Noun
  • The 50mm object lenses admit plenty of light and the 18x magnification brings the cosmos closer than some telescopes.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 15 June 2026
  • To build the dataset, Cheng used a DSLR camera paired with a high-magnification zoom lens to photograph mosquitoes and generate training data for the computer vision model.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Definition of magnification
Adjective
  • Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of terrific
Noun
  • Lodged among these fiery complaints, the declaration’s single grievance about taxation — unadorned by elaboration or explanation — seems almost tepid.
    — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The navy did not say how the 16 were encountered, and the Salvadoran military did not respond to requests for elaboration.
    — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Definition of elaboration

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