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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
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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
And with pass-rushing aces Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor gone, Wilson (nine sacks in 2025) arrives to help fill a need.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In the coming years voters will have to grapple with those changes and determine new benchmarks, both for the lights-out aces whose arms couldn’t hold up and the steady workhorses who rarely missed a start.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Even before the legendary gunslinger Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead holding aces and eights at a Deadwood poker table, the practice of gambling—as a pastime and an enterprise—has been bound up in American identity.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Opposite hitter Jovana Brakočević led the Mojo with 10 kills with six digs and a pair of aces.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Rare earth metals, for example, are one of the aces up China’s sleeve.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (seven kills, four blocks, two service aces) led them in blocks, with Morgan Perkins and setter Maddie Waak collecting three apiece.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025
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Not that Leiter has a bad situation around Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom, but more exposure to more aces can certainly help a player who has the kind of zeal for learning that Leiter has.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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
And with pass-rushing aces Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor gone, Wilson (nine sacks in 2025) arrives to help fill a need.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In the coming years voters will have to grapple with those changes and determine new benchmarks, both for the lights-out aces whose arms couldn’t hold up and the steady workhorses who rarely missed a start.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Even before the legendary gunslinger Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead holding aces and eights at a Deadwood poker table, the practice of gambling—as a pastime and an enterprise—has been bound up in American identity.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Opposite hitter Jovana Brakočević led the Mojo with 10 kills with six digs and a pair of aces.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Rare earth metals, for example, are one of the aces up China’s sleeve.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (seven kills, four blocks, two service aces) led them in blocks, with Morgan Perkins and setter Maddie Waak collecting three apiece.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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International relations experts said Lai’s battle for freedom could now spill over into the diplomatic sphere.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The stone mat wraps around the faucet and acts as a splash guard, absorbing splashes and spills around the area.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The look incorporates Jackson Pollock-esque splashes of orange and royal blue, a departure from last season’s navy-and-white color palette.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Martha recommends planting the seeds two times as deep as the seed's diameter, spacing each seed about 2 inches apart.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The brand nails high-quality essentials that look luxe without wrecking your travel budget.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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The voice cast led by McLaughlin nails it as well and includes cameos from Jennifer Hudson to Jelly Roll.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The collection includes everything from paintings by European masters to ancient Greek and Roman sculpture, to Asian textiles to clothing by iconic fashion designers.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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During the past several months, execs have taken steps to wean themselves from NBCU, decamping to a new Midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters and making deals with a number of other suppliers for news, sports and entertainment programming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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Authorities offer chilling new details Blood found on the home's front steps was confirmed to be Nancy Guthrie's, Nanos said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.—
James Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Aces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aces. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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