How to Use superlative in a Sentence

superlative

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of superlativenext
Synonyms for superlativenext
  • Now the Burj Al Arab can add one more superlative to the list.
    — Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2021
  • The superlative Ohtani plays out of this world, and the flawed Angels remain stuck on the ground.
    — Scott Miller, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Of course, this is just a sampling and not meant to be superlative.
    — Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2022
  • But, when compared to the city's lineup of superlative sights, can the rest of Dubai be convinced?
    — Nicola Chilton, CNN, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The Phillips’s two superlative Bonnards are there, too.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Not since Pele in his prime had there been such a must-see footballer on such a superlative stage.
    — Barry Wilner, Star Tribune, 26 Nov. 2020
  • Right now, there are a lot of very good barrel-makers, and a number of superlative ones.
    — David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Fashion loves to throw the superlative ‘legend’ about in connection with some of the people who work in it, but few live up to the hype.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Utah The short list of superlative states is nearly identical to 2021’s.
    — Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Food critic Soleil Ho’s picks for superlative examples of ’wichcraft in the Bay Area.
    — Taylor Kate Brown, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 June 2021
  • The hardcore drink it with brandy – the liquor cuts through the sweetness, creating a superlative cocktail.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 17 Mar. 2023
  • For all its beauty, however, the ruby was far from the show’s most superlative stone.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Which brings us to our superlative list: the best Original Netflix movies.
    — Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 May 2022
  • Taking the long view then, 2023, is, at best, a so-so candidate in the superlative badness sweepstakes.
    — Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Scott turned in a superlative freshman season at running back for IU in 2018.
    — Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, 24 July 2019
  • The Colts had a lot of trouble on offense until their final drive, though the defense was superlative.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Sep. 2022
  • For the cookbook collector One of the superlative new titles from this season.
    — Dallas News, 4 Dec. 2020
  • No longer will the superlative sports car announce itself with a heart-pounding thrum, nor leave a plume of pollution in its wake.
    — Jaclyn Trop, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Tillman, like all wise coaches, puts earmuffs on the superlative talk.
    — Jason Gay, WSJ, 12 May 2022
  • By the end of the world championships, expect to see some superlative performances that few could have seen coming.
    — oregonlive, 14 July 2022
  • Soft and buttery are two superlative adjectives used in the title of one five-star review.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Among them: a cowhide headband and cozy lambskin ear cups along with superlative sound quality and ANC.
    — Benjamin Levin, CNN Underscored, 2 Sep. 2020
  • In a world that loves a superlative, Tampa has secured a spot on an outsized amount of best-of lists of late thanks to new and rapid development.
    — Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Numerous vessels have since earned the superlative — mostly in the Royal Caribbean fleet — and Icon is the latest to take the crown.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
  • But through what standards, and through what lenses, is the superlative determined?
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Kepler, of course, came through with a three-run home run in the ninth inning to put the game away and seal a win for righthander Randy Dobnak, who returned home and pitched six superlative innings.
    — Star Tribune, 6 Aug. 2020
  • The Buckeyes offense is superlative, too, with quarterback Justin Fields who, if the ribs are not sore from his Clemson hit, is coming off the game of his life.
    — Charles Hollis, al, 10 Jan. 2021
  • Wüst had a solid but not superlative season heading into the Olympics.
    — New York Times, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Tender morsels of chicken in a velvety green drape of pureed cilantro and cashews add up to a superlative korma, simply streaked with chile oil.
    — Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Dinosaurs are superlative animals in every sense of the word.
    — Brian Switek, Smithsonian, 9 Aug. 2017
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superlative

2 of 2 noun
  • At the end of the night, read all the superlatives aloud.
    — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 22 Feb. 2023
  • So the UConn coach isn’t one to spend too much time dwelling on the superlatives.
    — Paul Doyle, courant.com, 18 Dec. 2017
  • If the cast and crew were to give you a superlative on set, what would that be?
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2022
  • The top player for the top private school in the area rounds out the superlatives.
    — Adam Coleman, Houston Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2020
  • For a weapon of superlatives, that’s the most amazing thing of all.
    — Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Click the slideshow for the Cut’s own henley superlatives.
    — Alex Ronan, The Cut, 18 July 2017
  • This might sound like a weird superlative to give to a set of sheets, but hear me out.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 13 May 2021
  • The source used a superlative to describe the state of Jenner and Scott's union.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 3 June 2022
  • Y'all can say the superlatives, my mouth is full and that wouldn't be polite.
    — AL.com, 15 July 2017
  • Here are notes on my attempts to keep up with a superlative few.
    — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2019
  • It’s hard to imagine why this land of superlatives hasn’t yet caught on with tourists.
    — Mark Johanson, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2019
  • But there’s no shortage of sauropods lining up for a crack at the superlative.
    — Riley Black, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2020
  • The Wylder, which opened last fall just down the sidewalk from Boise Brewing, strives to achieve those superlatives.
    — James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, 22 Feb. 2018
  • The superlative is applied with earnest feeling at least once per episode, and said just like that, in all caps, from the chest.
    — Alexis Gunderson, Chron, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The superlatives are raining down upon the 49ers, and for good reason.
    — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2019
  • Plenty of superlatives can be used for this brand-new spot.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Hundley’s savvy show is a superlative launch for the series.
    — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, 12 June 2019
  • But Brees' career superlatives extend as far as the eye can see.
    — Larry Holder, NOLA.com, 5 Jan. 2018
  • It’s been a summer of superlatives across the globe and for us humidity, not heat, has been the mainstay.
    — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
  • Our fact-checker ears perk up with superlatives like this one.
    — Politifact, AL.com, 2 May 2018
  • In a district where superlative was the norm, the cafeterias were outliers.
    — Sarah Schweitzer, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2019
  • The four-part guide curates the choices in a country with a rich cultural heritage to give you a taste of the superlatives.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 29 Apr. 2023
  • As the superlatives piled up, head coach Lincoln Riley just shrugged.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2023
  • There’s one superlative saga that stands out to Sheppard: her very first wedding.
    — Josh Snider, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2018
  • That makes this one of the deadliest avalanche seasons in recent decades — and well on pace to own the superlative before spring is over.
    — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
  • So do your due diligence and get some superlatives to mention and maybe a nice anecdote.
    — Robert Cocuzzo, Town & Country, 25 Apr. 2016
  • Well there aren't enough superlatives available to describe Edin Dzeko's goal against Chelsea.
    — SI.com, 19 Oct. 2017
  • Pulisic’s list of superlatives is as long as his list of firsts by an American player.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
  • The word came along at the right time as a superlative made for Shula, and described him in headlines after his death Monday at age 90.
    — Steven Wine, The Denver Post, 5 May 2020
  • Trisha Ford is at a loss for superlatives when asked to describe the performance of her star pitcher Giselle Juarez over the last three weeks.
    — Jeff Metcalfe, azcentral, 29 Mar. 2018

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