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superlative

[suh-pur-luh-tiv, soo-] / səˈpɜr lə tɪv, sʊ- /


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It’s unwieldy and imperfect but also at times quite moving thanks to the superlative work of its stars.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026

It’s tough to top the superlative energy Moore shared with Asner, Valerie Harper’s wisecracking Rhoda Morgenstern and Cloris Leachman as Mary’s smugly married downstairs neighbor, Phyllis.

From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2026

“The more investors believe in this continuing productivity boom, the more money investors will make as the superlative returns for the leading Mag 7 become the superlative returns for the lagging Rest.”

From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026

His maiden Test century was a superlative 143 against Australia in Manchester, and Smith's bravery against fast bowling became a trademark of his game.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025

Everything about him was superlative, including his single flaw: He was uncontrollable.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

Veteran teammates have been even looser with their superlatives.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Kane attracts superlatives and respect like a magnet.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Raymond James analyst Melissa Fairbanks said she’s “running out of superlatives to describe performance” for Micron.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

This week, he got superlatives: the world’s biggest IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

And there you have it: superlatives, in a nutshell.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood


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