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 But in the near term there are more practical uses, such as cooling materials to ultra-low temperatures, medical research, and neutron detection. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Pair with a set of ultra-thin taper candles for ultimate ambience. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Its dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports unlock multi-gigabit fiber connections and high-speed NAS setups, while Multi-Link Operation (MLO) allows devices to use multiple bands simultaneously for ultra-low latency streaming and AR/VR gaming. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Works once regarded as marginal or difficult have been transformed into ultra-expensive trophies as wealthy collectors compete for a limited supply of canonical art. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ultra
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  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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