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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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
The 21-year-old cranked out a 151-mph serve last year and just last week banged out 20 aces in a straight-sets win over former U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe at the 2025 Brisbane International.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 7 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
Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The prompts used to test the models are kept secret to prevent them from ending up as training data that would allow a model to ace the test.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Introducing the 2024 Star-Telegram High School Volleyball Player of the Year: Colleyville Heritage’s Suli Davis.
Davis, a BYU signee, was a force as a senior for the Panthers, tallying 800 kills, 597 digs, 59 blocks and 44 aces.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
The 21-year-old cranked out a 151-mph serve last year and just last week banged out 20 aces in a straight-sets win over former U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe at the 2025 Brisbane International.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 7 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
As the face of the upcoming Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation campaign, Emmanuel uses the cult-favorite to ace her base.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The prompts used to test the models are kept secret to prevent them from ending up as training data that would allow a model to ace the test.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
Noun
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For 60 years running, its jury of experts has picked the most stunning shots to win and earn accolades.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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Here, therapists, psychologists, and other relationship experts share advice for how to kindly and effectively break up with someone. 1.—
Jenny McCoy,
Glamour,
10 Jan. 2025
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The case against him was built on eyewitness identification; not a shred of physical or forensic evidence linked him to the scene.—
Dan Slepian,
NBC News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Witness, without a shred of judgment, your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
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As of Wednesday afternoon, Little Rock is forecast to receive around 9 inches of snow, Goudsward said.—
Remington Miller,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Will this year be different? → 8 puppies saved from trash can at Fort Worth park → 2 to 3 inches of snow possible this week [Get our breaking news alerts.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This could exacerbate inequalities in the job market by increasing demand for highly skilled workers while marginalizing others.—
Adrian Stelmach,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Trump has already shown a willingness to break with his grassroots supporters and side with Musk and tech companies over visas for skilled workers.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
9 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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Camila graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in mass communication.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Padres had already been a team seen as having a shot at Sasaki’s services, and not just because of the team’s recent history of handing out major contracts and making big splashes.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The New York Yankees made a huge splash in free agency by signing pitcher Max Fried to a $218 million contract in December.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The health insurance industry has let so many people down, and then up steps this young man to shoot one of the industry's leaders.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Evacuation Order Evacuation Warning Jan. 7 2 p.m. Jan. 8 12 a.m. Jan. 8 10 a.m. Jan. 8 8 p.m. Source: Cal Fire Maps and population affected at each time step reflect the aggregate of all evacuation orders and warnings from the beginning of Palisades fire to that point in time.—
Jonathan Wolfe,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Managers in the solar industry are adept at making novice salespeople like Colvin push through the job’s darkness.—
Brendan I. Koerner,
WIRED,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Phillies were fine with dedicating roughly 20 percent of their total outfield plate appearances (1,890) to a below-average hitter and adept defender in Rojas.—
Matt Gelb,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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