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noun

ˈās How to pronounce ace (audio)
Definition of acenext
1
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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3
as in inch
a very small distance or degree came within an ace of being chosen for the part

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ace

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adjective

as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor an ace computer programmer

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ace

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verb

as in to effect

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Recent Examples of ace
Noun
But Fried didn’t have an ace-like outing in this one, giving up four runs on seven hits, including two home runs – solo shots to Ryan Vilade and Victor Mesa Jr. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Hernández, 40, played professionally from 2005 to 2019, spending his entire illustrious 15-season Major League career as the definitive ace for the Mariners. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
This came after Miami rallied from down three for an 8-7 walk-off win on Monday and gutted out a 1-0 victory on Tuesday behind a strong performance from ace Sandy Alcantara to win the series. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The ace right-hander hadn’t pitched since April 17 because of arm soreness. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
Game 3 pits Yankees ace Max Fried against the Rays' 15-game winner, Nick Martinez, to keep New York alive. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The Yankees will likely see the Rays ace again in the best-of-five series. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ace
  1. expert
  2. shred
  3. inch
  4. skilled
  5. nail
  6. master
  7. splash
  8. step
Noun
  • In 2008, in Texas, geologist and Petrohawk Energy cofounder Dick Stoneburner—a great name for a shale rock expert—helped pioneer drilling and fracking and led the discovery of the Eagle Ford Shale oil boom in South Texas.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Challenges Creating a compelling reason to visit a convenience store is a big challenge for small-format outlets in India, experts said.
    — Priyanka Salve,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of expert
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  • There’s yet to be a shred of evidence that Belichick can build and guide North Carolina’s roster into the kind of behemoth that can go on the road in the ACC, play poorly and win by double digits while barely being threatened with a loss.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Without a shred of evidence, Cloud casually weaponized domestic violence allegations against a fan who was simply cheering for his home team.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • The familiar one-box shape remains for the new E-Space Concept, though with massive 23-inch wheels at the corners, the proportions are a little more Hot Wheels or Matchbox than the 1984 version.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Some places received 2 to 5 inches of rain, while others in Southern California got essentially no rain.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of inch
Adjective
  • Minervini, a polished and skilled host, did good work in the Marlins studio for a quarter century.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Co-founder Bohdan Sas said the company is focusing on missions that place heavy demands on skilled operators, including reconnaissance, counter-drone defense and precision-strike assistance.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of skilled
Verb
  • How did both artists absolutely nail it with their respective debut singles (and debut albums)?
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There is also a wide menu of treatments, from massages to nail salon services.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of nail
Noun
  • Zhang plays optimistic puzzle master Florence, and Sula is Conrad’s estranged daughter and criminal psychologist Astrid.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Ted was accepted into a master’s program in data science at Columbia, but her own acceptance was at UC Berkeley.
    — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of master
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  • Ruca jumped to the top of the turnbuckle, gave Legend a polite wave and hit a frog splash that sent both competitors through the ladder.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Your Photography by Kimberly Kalan Maison Flambeau has multiple outdoor dining and lounging spots, the most notable of which are its splash pool and sauna.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • Still, 23% said their organizations did not require multifactor authentication (MFA)—a login step beyond a password—across all applications and services.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Gicon plans to use the findings to develop a wind farm with three to five extra-tall turbines, an intermediate step toward possible full-scale production.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Ace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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