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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 effect
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Recent Examples of ace
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The hit was a small smudge on Bruins ace Taylor Tinsley’s line, finishing with two strikeouts and three hits across the five innings.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Twins ambushed Crochet with four runs in the first inning, then knocked out Boston's ace lefty with a seven-run second.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Gomes said Snell will have the same surgery as Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who has the same elbow problem, with the intention of returning this season.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Noun
On Friday, the team could celebrate the return of franchise ace Gerrit Cole after a prolonged absence following Tommy John surgery.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The hit was a small smudge on Bruins ace Taylor Tinsley’s line, finishing with two strikeouts and three hits across the five innings.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Adjective
Peralta has only pitched six innings one time so far this season, not exactly ace-like starts.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Twins ambushed Crochet with four runs in the first inning, then knocked out Boston's ace lefty with a seven-run second.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
The game clocked in at three hours and eight minutes, and featured a standing-room only crowd that included a sea of scouts and television reporters with everyone anxious to watch Feehan ace Brody Bumila on the mound.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Gomes said Snell will have the same surgery as Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who has the same elbow problem, with the intention of returning this season.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
Noun
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Alessandro Bastoni has had a 2026 to forget — but our experts still think the Inter man is worth top dollar.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But experts for years have said companies have not learned from past mistakes.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Angie is made more complex inside a later version, who is bruised and angry, ready to rip any and everyone to shreds.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The camera locks Henri in its sights, catching his every empty boast and complicit deed as Hitler’s Final Solution looms, and offering nary a shred of redemption or reassurance.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2026
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Not at this pace Listed at 7 feet 4 inches, Wembanyama has 3 inches on all-time leading rebounder Wilt Chamberlain.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Check the soil’s moisture, and water if the top few inches are dry.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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She later was awarded a master’s in public administration from Cal State San Bernardino.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The calming design from Japanese architect Kengo Kuma instils a sense of peace, complemented by the villas’ light wood and white color scheme that’s daubed with splashes of ocean blues.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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After all, Kazakhstan is back in town and ready to make a splash.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Here are some reasons for curling tomato leaves and next steps to take to save your crop.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Miami reaching the national title game was a major step for a program that had been in a 20-year slumber.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Coiled on the sofa, Waddingham appears relaxed, but is adept at batting away questions that have the potential to elicit a controversial answer.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Valentine managed with what his admirers would call flair and his detractors bravado (and few in the sport’s history have been as adept at creating admirers and detractors in equal measure as Valentine).—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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