superlative
Example Sentences
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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
Mr. Hunter is unquestionably among the first tier of American playwrights, and his crystalline works are bountiful gifts to actors, in this case particularly the superlative Paul Sparks.
This transition can be traced in “Icons of the Fantastic,” a catalog of Stephen Korshak’s superlative collection of fantasy illustrations from the past 160 years.
When it comes to the superlative, time-eclipsing musical achievements of The Beatles, technological innovation has been there every step of the way.
From Salon
If you ponder that for a moment, you will know all you need to know about comparatives and superlatives.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.