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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand
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as in shred
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
an ace computer programmer
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as in to practise
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Recent Examples of ace
Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
His last game as an announcer in his 54th season with the Brewers came on Oct. 4 when the New York Mets rallied to eliminate Milwaukee in the playoffs with a shocking ninth-inning home run by Pete Alonzo off ace reliever Devin Williams.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
David Moore, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
In its pairing of ace British actors — Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins — and in its strange-but-true tale of working-class Brits breaking the rules, Phantom recalls The Duke (also a Sony Pictures Classics release), although that recent Jim Broadbent–Helen Mirren starrer has a heavier undercurrent.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2022
Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Every Time Through these frequent batches—and during my almost daily conversations with our brilliant Test Kitchen recipe developers—I’ve learned a thing or two about acing my creations.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Monfils, a 13-time winner on the ATP Tour, sealed his victory on a booming ace – his 24th of the match – and proceeded to celebrate with a shimmy and a dance on-court, his moves and infectious smile drawing huge cheers from the crowd.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
His last game as an announcer in his 54th season with the Brewers came on Oct. 4 when the New York Mets rallied to eliminate Milwaukee in the playoffs with a shocking ninth-inning home run by Pete Alonzo off ace reliever Devin Williams.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
And that number doesn’t include C.J. Goodwin who is a special teams ace, but plays corner in a pinch.
—David Moore, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
In its pairing of ace British actors — Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins — and in its strange-but-true tale of working-class Brits breaking the rules, Phantom recalls The Duke (also a Sony Pictures Classics release), although that recent Jim Broadbent–Helen Mirren starrer has a heavier undercurrent.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2022
Verb
From the description, the roller on the X8 Pro Omni is equipped to ace the test.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Every Time Through these frequent batches—and during my almost daily conversations with our brilliant Test Kitchen recipe developers—I’ve learned a thing or two about acing my creations.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
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Prediction markets have had an impressive success rate for accurately predicting the outcome of political, social, and sporting events, often surpassing traditional polls and expert analyses.—
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Other experts pointed out that the order could have a chilling effect on relations between government agencies and tech platforms, potentially harming national security.—
Hadas Gold and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Hundreds of commenters who had never met the couple thanked her for the shred of good news.—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The record’s new-wave ditties are an amalgamation of strange but immediately identifiable components, chimeras of ’60s pop à la Lesley Gore and the frenzied shred of a skateboarding compilation.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
3 Dec. 2024
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Hartford, Connecticut, could see 5 to 7 inches of snow and Portland, Maine, could receive up to 8 inches.—
Allison Chinchar,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The pieces, down to one-quarter inch, were picked from the mangled capsule one by one with tweezers.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Such trends have already been observed in studies of highly skilled immigrant labor – which can add an additional 6% in entrepreneurial activity to a city within three years.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Feliz plays Samantha Reed who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Vahe was an English major at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree at Mizzou.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nicole grew up in Idaho, graduated from Idaho State University and Northwestern University with a master’s degree in journalism.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2025
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There is only one back-to-back set, right before the break on Feb. 8 and 9. Upstart goaltenders have made big splashes in Montreal in the past.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rare is it that a debut cookbook written by someone without a large preexisting fan base makes such a splash, but the book continues to this day to be a go-to resource for anybody looking to develop their confidence in the kitchen and is in many ways a modern classic.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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The lobby and ground-level restaurants are completely level, with no steps.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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The blue and yellow of the Barbados flag was displayed high as Zane Maloney stood victorious on the top step of the podium in Bahrain.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The glasses were adept at translating a basic conversation about K-pop bands.—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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The technology is uniquely adept at managing the many variables and constraints inherent in modern supply chains, where manufacturers and suppliers are closely interconnected.—
Alan Baratz,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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