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as in experts
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 splashes
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inches
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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Recent Examples of aces
Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Stars like Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson powered the win with timely kills, aces, and blocks.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Naomi Vajada recorded seven kills, 20 service points and nine aces, and Jessie Wang had five kills, 17 service points and six aces as Andover (2-0) downed North Andover 3-0 in a Merrimack Valley Conference matchup.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Mission Hills Volleyball Collecting 34 digs and logging 11 service aces, the sophomore libero led the Grizzlies to the Firebird Festival championship with a 25-23, 26-28, 15-9 victory over El Capitan.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
In the end, Lemont got two kills from Wilson and aces from Miller and Gillian Michalak to clinch.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Brand Ambassadors and Campaigns Further strengthening its connection with sports, Golden Goose expanded its pool of brand ambassadors by signing tennis champs Jasmine Paolini and Zizou Bergs, and padel aces Marta Ortega and Juan Lebrón.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Djokovic is bidding for a record 25th major and expects Fritz – who banged out 14 aces and won 91% of his first-serve points on Sunday – to play a more aggressive style to mix things up.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The smartest fans in baseball The River Cats have cultivated a steady following over their years here, from casual fans seeking family-friendly entertainment to San Francisco Giants devotees who want to see their team’s future aces up close.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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The junior led Monte Vista to a 5-0 record and a win at the Bishop O’Dowd Invitational with 68 kills, 17 aces, 12 blocks and 34 digs.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Stars like Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson powered the win with timely kills, aces, and blocks.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Naomi Vajada recorded seven kills, 20 service points and nine aces, and Jessie Wang had five kills, 17 service points and six aces as Andover (2-0) downed North Andover 3-0 in a Merrimack Valley Conference matchup.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Mission Hills Volleyball Collecting 34 digs and logging 11 service aces, the sophomore libero led the Grizzlies to the Firebird Festival championship with a 25-23, 26-28, 15-9 victory over El Capitan.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
In the end, Lemont got two kills from Wilson and aces from Miller and Gillian Michalak to clinch.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Brand Ambassadors and Campaigns Further strengthening its connection with sports, Golden Goose expanded its pool of brand ambassadors by signing tennis champs Jasmine Paolini and Zizou Bergs, and padel aces Marta Ortega and Juan Lebrón.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Djokovic is bidding for a record 25th major and expects Fritz – who banged out 14 aces and won 91% of his first-serve points on Sunday – to play a more aggressive style to mix things up.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The smartest fans in baseball The River Cats have cultivated a steady following over their years here, from casual fans seeking family-friendly entertainment to San Francisco Giants devotees who want to see their team’s future aces up close.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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Taiwanese policy experts fear that this lack of access to the president will make renegotiating the tariffs impossible.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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One major concern experts have flagged is liquidity risks in private asset funds.—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Amiron Zero are designed to be resistant to dust and splashes thanks to the IP54 rating.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These processes created microscopic craters and splashes of molten rock on the asteroid's surface, according to the paper.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bear is a Great Pyrenees, a large breed that can grow up to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 100 pounds, first bred to protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other large predators, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ball was out of his hands, like that, toward the corner of the end zone, where Hifo caught it with inches to spare.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sly jokes and cute cameos sprinkle the rest of the film like holy water, and Wan himself even appears in a pleasantly pandering concluding scene that nails the spirit of fan service.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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While Jones and Robinson are fine in the leads — Robinson particularly nails Charlie’s ever-evolving combination of sweet and prickly — they aren’t given the space to relax into their chemistry, let alone to show us who these characters are beyond two sets of clashing personality traits.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bringing such works back to life includes up-and-coming performers, concert masters and even Chouchan himself.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, Southern bakers have been perfecting this treat for generations, and our recipe masters the most classic version, staying largely the same since its first appearances in our annual Southern Living cookbooks as early as the 1960s and 1970s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive steps toward a reconciliation seemed to take place over the summer, with Prince Harry's aides and one of the King's key staffers meeting for the first time in July.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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With all of the appeal of a hiking boot in a smaller, lighter form factor, these Danner Trail 2650s pay homage to their beefier boot predecessors, just with some additional modern touches.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the 6-person Wellness Farmhouse is where rustic charm meets indulgent touches.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On his way home from work, Wan Qiang picked up a gourmet dinner of duck necks, duck wings, and steamed buns from Beiyuan for just over $4.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Aces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aces. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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