as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
this new sports car is being billed as the ne plus ultra of automotive achievement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ne plus ultra
The Paris couture runways are known for being ne plus ultra for both boundary-pushing design and formidable craftsmanship, but the style outside shows can be just as inspirational.
—
Alex Badia, WWD, 2 July 2024
White Barn Inn, hands-down the ne plus ultra of fine dining in the area, has opened Little Barn in the abutting room—a cozy and refined-but-rustic space rolling out cosseting dishes of buttery skate wing schnitzel.
—Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
This year marks the 74th anniversary of Formula 1, the ne plus ultra of motorsport, and James Allen has been covering more than 30 of those seasons as a journalist, broadcaster, and industry insider.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
The Academy Awards is, of course, the ne plus ultra of Hollywood tickets, a show so drenched in glitter and glamour that, famously, even the famous sometimes don’t get an invite.
—USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ne plus ultra 
Alex Badia, WWD, 2 July 2024
White Barn Inn, hands-down the ne plus ultra of fine dining in the area, has opened Little Barn in the abutting room—a cozy and refined-but-rustic space rolling out cosseting dishes of buttery skate wing schnitzel.
—Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
This year marks the 74th anniversary of Formula 1, the ne plus ultra of motorsport, and James Allen has been covering more than 30 of those seasons as a journalist, broadcaster, and industry insider.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
The Academy Awards is, of course, the ne plus ultra of Hollywood tickets, a show so drenched in glitter and glamour that, famously, even the famous sometimes don’t get an invite.
—USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ne plus ultra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ne plus ultra
Noun
-
His vision of Southern America, blasted by crime, poverty and inequality, has put him on Barack Obama’s annual reading list and at the pinnacle of contemporary Southern noir.Vulture Editors, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Wimbledon, which has always been the pinnacle of tennis, is lagging behind in that respect.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The call-in instructions were displayed prominently in boldface type at the top of the agenda and the second page.Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
-
The Refrigerator More than likely, no one had time during the holidays to clean and sanitize the inside and outside of the fridge, especially if holiday fun and hosting were at the top of the agenda.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The best way to hold monoculars steady is to use two hands – one in front of the other – and use gravity when observing something at the zenith, allowing your eye socket to gently support their weight.Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
-
In 1980, Spacek reached a career zenith with her Oscar-winning performance as the legendary Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner’s Daughter.Marc Berman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The building code has gradually acknowledged its existence but still limits its height to 85 feet (about eight stories).Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
-
When combined with cloud ERP, business AI can bring decision-making, process optimization, and customer experiences to new heights.Peter Pluim, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The National Weather Service warned that the ongoing Santa Ana windstorm could be the most powerful in over a decade, with peak intensity expected in the early hours of Wednesday.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
-
Many drivers entering Manhattan’s congestion relief zone south of 60th street will be charged a once-per-day toll of $9 during peak hours between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The 2 back-to-back January actions are the culmination of Biden Administration antitrust enforcement efforts to place far greater emphasis on potential harm to labor interests, in addition to the traditional antitrust concern with promoting consumer welfare.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
-
The video was inspired by the Resurrection City encampment that was the culmination of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 Poor People’s Campaign and held on the National Mall that is steps away from the museum.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The turn of the millennium is when vodka was at the apex of its cultural power.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025
-
Workers at Ford famously mass-produced the lightweight Army Jeep, the Pygmy, and, at an apex of one per hour, the B-24 Liberator.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near ne plus ultra
Cite this Entry
“Ne plus ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ne%20plus%20ultra. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share