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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 practise
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Recent Examples of ace
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Now Fried is the Yankees’ de facto ace with Gerrit Cole sidelined by Tommy John surgery.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
David Moore, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
In its pairing of ace British actors — Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins — and in its strange-but-true tale of working-class Brits breaking the rules, Phantom recalls The Duke (also a Sony Pictures Classics release), although that recent Jim Broadbent–Helen Mirren starrer has a heavier undercurrent.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2022
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Keep scrolling for more pickleball attire under $40, and ace your court style this spring and summer.
—Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ace
Noun
The team is banking on the recovery of ace Brandon Woodruff from shoulder surgery and Christian Yelich from back surgery to bring them back into contention.
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And that number doesn’t include C.J. Goodwin who is a special teams ace, but plays corner in a pinch.
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The Panthers will also watch special teams aces Nick Scott, Lonnie Johnson and Sam Franklin hit the open market.
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Self-love and relationship expert Iryna Wood is redefining romance with an innovative mobile app that puts emotional awareness at the forefront.—
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There, on the forest floor, was a binturong — a creature reported to smell like buttered popcorn, according to wildlife experts.—
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To put it more directly: Iowa State, Colorado and Arizona better leave no shred of doubt in the remaining weeks of Big 12 play and the conference tournament to have a shot at March Madness.—
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Trump’s contrived veneer is being ripped away to reveal an immoral, mendacious, transactional opportunist, without a shred of loyalty to anyone or anything but himself.—
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Try to take up most of the floor space, with about 12 inches left around the edges to the walls.—
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By Saturday evening as much as 10 to 12 inches of rain is anticipated across parts of the region.—
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However, even the most skilled clinicians can struggle if the technology is difficult to use.—
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There will be beverages from New Belgium Brewery; a market featuring the wares of DTL’s skilled staff and teachers; tool demonstrations; and a raffle.—
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What makes a painting by a master so much better than a really good fake?—
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Degree requirement: bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering, computer science or business management; preference for MBA or a master’s degree in technology management.—
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Skin tones appear accurate, and splashes of blues and oranges pop out nicely.—
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Stir-frying is a method of quickly searing and cooking bite-size pieces of protein and vegetables in a splash of oil over high heat.—
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The extra step is well worth it, according to Smith, who’s experienced its benefits firsthand.—
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Published on April 10, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House Grand steps lead up to a portico entryway.—
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Moscow is particularly adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a raft of tactics that can include targeting vital cables snaking along the seabed.—
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Currently, there is no formal training program to ensure that a doctor is adept at robotic surgery.—
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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