: going beyond others or beyond due limit : extreme
Examples of ultra in a Sentence
Adjective
espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support
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Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
The ultra-soft, heat-retaining fabric stretches close to the body, trapping warmth efficiently and making long evenings at Copenhagen’s Christmas markets far more enjoyable.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
No footage, audio or even accounts of what was said have leaked from the ultras, who make a point of not speaking to the media.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This design opts for an ultra glossy black base with negative space hearts outlined with silver glitter.
—Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
The ultra-soft, heat-retaining fabric stretches close to the body, trapping warmth efficiently and making long evenings at Copenhagen’s Christmas markets far more enjoyable.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Such severe renal failure is rare, but potentially life-threatening, and more likely when the renal system is already under duress during intense exercise, like running an ultra.
—Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
No footage, audio or even accounts of what was said have leaked from the ultras, who make a point of not speaking to the media.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultra. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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