as in extremely
to a great degree
my computer is super slow this morning
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as in huge
unusually large
drinks come in three sizes: medium, large, or super
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Recent Examples of super
Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
The reason why extra body weight might be linked to cancer risk isn’t super clear, and a few things might be in play.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Oh, and the winning goal was set up by substitute Angel Correa, who had previously scored stoppage-time winners against Real Madrid, Paris-Saint Germain and Athletic Bilbao this season, to affirm himself as a particularly super sub.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
The inside is super soft and comfy, more comfy and luxurious than the microfiber-type fleece.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
The reason why extra body weight might be linked to cancer risk isn’t super clear, and a few things might be in play.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Similar to sandpaper, steel wool has various grades to choose from—ranging from super fine to extra coarse.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Oh, and the winning goal was set up by substitute Angel Correa, who had previously scored stoppage-time winners against Real Madrid, Paris-Saint Germain and Athletic Bilbao this season, to affirm himself as a particularly super sub.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for super
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The police chief also told the outlets that the house was extremely dirty, telling WTAE that dog and rodent feces were building up on the floor and that the family members might be suffering from a hoarding disorder.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Under normal storm conditions, the risk to trees is extremely low.—
The Sacramento Bee,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Luckily, Coach is having a huge sale on a handful of their classic and modern bags and clutches.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Shares of chip designer Nvidia, a huge beneficiary of the AI hype, were down 11.8% at 07:05 a.m.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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These words are all associated with a very large vehicle.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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But the whole thing is oppressive and, in an odd way, not very interesting.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Parson turned his corner lot into a showcase of creativity, beginning with a giant cutout of Bigfoot.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Those are giant movies, so there’s a lot of expectations and there’s a lot of money.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Those numbers would be incredibly helpful for the Bucks, but the 12.5 minutes per game between Middleton’s current production and that extrapolation have never felt further apart.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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And then, as natives of Los Angeles watching these catastrophic fires, where scores of friends are losing their homes, the future remains incredibly uncertain and the stress level high.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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There's a gigantic piece of pizza, a burger complete with lettuce and tomato slices and, of course, meatballs.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Tyson last fought a sanctioned fight in 2005 , losing a sixth-round TKO to gigantic Irishman Kevin McBride, a fighter of little renown beyond that win.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Cardinal Lawrence — Conclave When this selection process kicked off, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence was well-liked and respected but not making waves or campaigning terribly hard to assume the top brass.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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No doubt Long and her fellow editorialists might respond that owing to the desperate poverty that was the norm in China not terribly long ago, the Chinese tend to save the fruits of their exports.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But the vast majority of the remaining defensive possessions were troubling for a team supposedly tailor-made to stop these very problems in their tracks.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of Redditors sided with the teenager, with many saying that asking someone to accommodate house guests during a visit is okay — but not at the cost of basic essentials such as warmth.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Super.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/super. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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