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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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2
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
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
That said, Klint Kubiak does have a huge ace in the hole with the most skilled offensive player on the field in the league’s leading receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Esmeralda is incompetent, egotistic, and, thanks to Impacciatore’s ace comedic timing, totally fabulous.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Chris Branch, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
One such case this year involves Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
While showing off her speedy footwork, the tennis champion served sartorial aces wearing a blue two-piece skirt set featuring a white crop top, a blue pleated skirt, and a matching jacket.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
That said, Klint Kubiak does have a huge ace in the hole with the most skilled offensive player on the field in the league’s leading receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Benjamin Loeb did the superb cinematography, and the score by ace Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi tries valiantly to catch the mood.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Esmeralda is incompetent, egotistic, and, thanks to Impacciatore’s ace comedic timing, totally fabulous.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
An arbitration hearing is set for today between the Tigers and ace Tarik Skubal.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
One such case this year involves Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
Noun
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There's no exact cause known for the rise in cancers among young people, according to experts, but researchers are trying to figure it out.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Overall, however, experts say there is little regulatory oversight for baby foods sold in the United States.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Nuggets of three seasons ago finished guests off without a shred of mercy.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is not a shred of doubt that the center is used to peddle the influence of Iran’s political Islam.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fundraiser tickets for the club will be sold, with a Hummingbird 15-inch Solix as the prize.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ball of the shoe to the heel has a tapered height, with the heel reaching three inches for a little extra thickness.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a shortage of skilled workers who have both the manual skills and the organizational skills needed for the sector, and there’s also competition among companies for warehouse personnel based on pay, benefits, lifestyle and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The center will introduce a new bachelor’s degree in space physics and data science, and a new fast-track master’s degree.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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Holmes, the master scholar-biographer of Coleridge and Shelley, is ideally qualified for such a gig.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The current reality of AI and white-collar work However, as AI experts hypothesize about when, and if, AI will disrupt white-collar work, the technology thus far has made only a small splash in professional services.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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When reheating, add a splash of milk or water and stir well to restore its creamy texture.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without that key step, you can’t be classified as a true star; the presence of those fusion reactions, where hydrogen gets fused into helium, separates stars from all other heavenly bodies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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The aircraft transitioned cleanly between modes, a step developers see as critical for scaling eVTOLs beyond short hops.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Busch has gotten good at smiling through such a nuisance, just like how Rory McIlroy became adept at politicking through questions about The Masters until that script flipped last year.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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The team is adept at navigating the quirks of historic homes and is able to honor the original details while making the residence work for modern living.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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