super-duper

adjective

ˈsü-pər-ˈdü-pər How to pronounce super-duper (audio)
Definition of super-dupernext
as in huge
unusually large their super-duper ice cream sundaes are true diet busters

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Recent Examples of super-duper But some of the stuff that's just been happening over the course of the last few years has been super-duper cool. — CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026 For those who don’t speak YDS, that translates to really super-duper flippin’ hard. — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026 On June 12, 2018, Megan and Nilsson Thore released their second book together, Ett super-duper-fantastiskt campingäventyr, which translates to A Super-Duper-Awesome Camping Adventure. — Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 An earlier model of the killer girl 'bot was turned into a lethal weapon by the military but has gone rogue, and M3GAN's inventor (Allison Williams) needs to give the original a super-duper upgrade to stop the deadly newcomer. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for super-duper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for super-duper
  1. huge
  2. giant
  3. gigantic
  4. vast
  5. tremendous
  6. enormous
  7. massive
  8. colossal
Adjective
  • Tre Tyus called up from practice squad, the big punt block at the end was huge, and the guys came together and found a way to win.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Video also appears to show a drone striking a huge bridge in the city.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • The most direct tribute to Tippett came in the battle against two giant droids guarding an overlord’s chamber.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The giant company now called Skydance Media made some commitments to the indie film space in a settlement with a group of Attorneys General who had sued to block the merger.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of giant
Adjective
  • The Board leverages the visual engagement potential of a gigantic iPad with the appealing tactility of board games.
    — Kevin Cortez, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • M'Baku is the leader of the Jabari tribe, a Wakandan community that worships a gigantic white gorilla deity.
    — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • Deep-sea mining companies are targeting this vast reserves of metal-rich nodules to power the electric vehicle market.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • China has stepped up cooperation with Southeast Asian nations to crack down on a vast industry that has flourished in the region in recent years to fleece people out of billions of dollars.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of vast
Adjective
  • Last-minute changes and unscheduled requests to cover other clients can place tremendous stress on the field caregiver.
    — Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There has been a tremendous amount of recent development in Chelsea, but, ever the story in New York City, as beloved old places close their doors, new favorites emerge.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tremendous
Adjective
  • With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its nuclear reactor gives it enormous endurance without needing to surface or snorkel to operate diesel engines.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of enormous
Adjective
  • Throw in a third massive object, though, and the math gets ridiculously more complicated and difficult to solve.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Wearing impractical stilettos and clutching a massive Stanley cup, Trina is introduced to her new pupils.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of massive
Adjective
  • The situation is particularly dire given the film’s colossal budget, which totaled around $180 million.
    — Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Vikings avoided a colossal mistake in the fourth quarter when Justin Jefferson's throwback near midfield was nearly swiped by the Saints.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of colossal

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“Super-duper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/super-duper. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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