superscript

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Recent Examples of superscript The ads appear as a tiny blue superscript text next to a word in search, similar to the format used for citations. Julia Malleck, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2023 In 2015 the Zika virus outbreak superscript text arrived and crystallized the reality that fear was a critical variable in understanding the economics of outbreaks. Evan Ratliff, Wired, 16 June 2020 Like the purple emoji hearts that BTS superfans posted in comments and tweets online, small superscript sevens have popped up in Twitter usernames, bios and the tweets themselves of loyal BTS supporters. Cady Lang, Time, 19 Feb. 2020 Finally, Easier Superscripts Mathematicians, scientists, and other fans of exponents will appreciate the ability to easily add superscript and subscript text to their documents without digging into the system’s catalog of characters. Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 15 Aug. 2019 But then there are also superscripts, and built-up fractions—like math. Stephen Wolfram, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2018 Next, dash in some extra textual mumbo jumbo, preferably something with one of those old-timey superscript letters. Kyle Vanhemert, WIRED, 31 July 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superscript
Noun
  • Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.
    Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • The article's headline was updated and a subheading added.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Leopard is Seal Don’t be confused by this subheading — a leopard is definitely a different animal to a seal.
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • Imagine someone sharing, uninterrupted, 60,000 words of observation about the Book of Genesis but offering no chapter titles, subheads, signposts, or map of her itinerary.
    Nicholas Frankovich, National Review, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Now, facing the program that gave him his first head coaching gig has been relegated to a subhead – at least in Tallahassee – in favor of the fact Norvell needs to defeat his former team to get the Seminoles in the win column for the first time in 2024.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • In many such places, people speak a language other than English and, unlike many English speakers, aren’t deterred by subtitles.
    Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Movies in non-English languages typically have subtitles baked in.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025

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“Superscript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superscript. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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