superlative

Example Sentences

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It’s tough to top the superlative energy Moore shared with Asner, Valerie Harper’s wisecracking Rhoda Morgenstern and Cloris Leachman as Mary’s smugly married downstairs neighbor, Phyllis.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

“The more investors believe in this continuing productivity boom, the more money investors will make as the superlative returns for the leading Mag 7 become the superlative returns for the lagging Rest.”

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

The Hurricanes are every superlative that Indiana isn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

His maiden Test century was a superlative 143 against Australia in Manchester, and Smith's bravery against fast bowling became a trademark of his game.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

Prince Jones was the superlative of all my fears.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates