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 These Spanx Micro Flare Pants have a subtle bootcut design for an ultra-flattering, leg-lengthening look. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 The ultra-violent mayhem simply doesn’t fit well with such comic touches as Hank continuing to carry the parakeet in the birdcage around even while being chased by the bad guys and Ben experiencing a panic attack at an inopportune moment. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Instead of ultra-icy, high-contrast shades that have dominated in recent seasons, colorists are gravitating toward softer tones that practically glow. — Kat Suico, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 The shoes are made with an ultra-low profile silhouette that leaves the feet close to the ground and a very slim heel. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 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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  • China is also blocked from accessing ASML’s most advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Intel is a slightly different case because it’s also caught up in the mania for chip stocks as spending on artificial intelligence creates extreme demand for semiconductors.
    — Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of extreme
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  • Burning Man, a weeklong event focused on radical self-expression, participation, communal effort and civic responsibility, is expected to draw approximately 70,000 people this year.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, the hair’s length is largely preserved; this isn’t about a radical cut, but about creating texture that wasn’t there before.
    — Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of radical
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  • This is the first rabid bat reported in the county since 2024, when two bats tested positive for rabies.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sutter County health officials have confirmed a bat captured inside a Yuba City home was rabid and are telling residents to act with caution.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rabid
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  • In addition to traditional library services, the indoor-outdoor space feels like an adventure center, with a revolutionary lending system for items like kites and snowshoes.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Tehran continues to adhere to the core features of its revolutionary ideology, including its anti-American and anti-Israeli foreign policy, but can also act with pragmatism when circumstances demand it.
    — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolutionary

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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultra. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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