ultra

adjective

ˈəl-trə How to pronounce ultra (audio)
Definition of ultranext
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 That’s largely due to Apple’s ultra-wideband chip, which enables Precision Finding and guides you to an object’s exact location with on-screen arrows, vibrations, and sounds. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc consists of far-right parties and ultra-Orthodox parties. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 Competitors like WeLion supply ultra-high-density 150-kWh packs for NIO’s luxury EVs to maximize range, but the high price tags keep them limited to high-end applications. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 The alliance has since been strained by disputes over a Gaza ceasefire and the conscription of ultra-Orthodox men. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ultra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultra
  1. extreme
  2. radical
  3. rabid
  4. revolutionary
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  • Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The flooding comes after extreme weather hit the Southwest throughout the week.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of extreme
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  • For now, both exhibitors and producers are watching closely to see whether the violence will become a recurring problem in the run-up to the presidential election, with the far right and radical left parties leading in polls.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Preserving our constitutional republic from radical Islam means accepting the costs that come with it—name-calling, threats, and worse.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of radical
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  • Instead, Cartwright returns to his deceased grandfather’s home thrilled to see that Baker has successfully evaded both the Russian assassins and MI5’s own rabid dogs.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Many rabid fans from other cities would be glad to trade places with them anytime.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rabid
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  • Communist, socialist, Trotskyist, anti-capitalist or revolutionary-left organization or chapter.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, while surely revolutionary, continuity and longevity are also applicable to Prada.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of revolutionary

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