aces

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith said before the agreement was confirmed that NextEra had some aces up its sleeve.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

One wonders how Mr. Ryan would stack up against such present-day aces as Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The junior standout aces the seventh hole at Woodley Lakes Golf Course on Tuesday and then the fifth hole at Harding Golf Course on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Hitting 70 aces over six matches was the highest tally of his career in a three-set tournament.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

For a moment, I imagine a full hand of aces in that drawer, fanned out as a player would hold them in a game.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak