How to Use ultra in a Sentence

ultra

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of ultranext
Synonyms for ultranext
  • To the touch, carrageen feels like a piece of tough, ultra-smooth and wet leather.
    — Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022
  • The 7-inch ultra-wide color display is easy to see in the harsh sun.
    — Nancy Jo Adams, Popular Mechanics, 30 Sep. 2022
  • No, cashmere isn't the only type of ultra-warm sweater on the market.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The ultra-rich former banker is also the first person of color to lead the UK.
    — Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 25 Oct. 2022
  • She's rocked a bob in the past but usually sticks with her ultra-long hair.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2023
  • This pullover is ultra-easy to wear, but packs a serious date-night punch with an open back.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The $55 set includes one paring knife and one chef's knife, both ultra-sharp and lightweight.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The brand's signature DreamKnit fabric is ultra-soft and moves with you.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2023
  • It's made with a mix of polyester 110-GSM microfiber that is high quality and ultra-soft.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 19 Sep. 2022
  • With the rest of her hair left long, ultra-gloss,y and slightly wavy through the mid-lengths and ends, Hathaway dazzled on the red carpet.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The ultra-soft matte color can be blurred on your lips for a just-there red, or layered on for an opaque pop.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Cushing , a Holy Cross soccer commit, is an ultra-quick point guard with a knack for getting to the rim.
    — Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Shoppers rave about LuxClub's ultra-cozy feel and high-end look.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2022
  • These great cargo pants are wide legged and extra stretchy to keep you comfortable and ultra trendy all at the same time.
    — Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2023
  • But the soles were made from ultra-lightweight EVA foam, giving the style a weight that’s more in line with running sneakers than boots.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
  • But its burl finish is in fact the glaze on ultra-durable and dishwasher-safe porcelain.
    — Nina Molina, WSJ, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The difference here is that the latest model swaps out the previous iPad Pro’s ultra-fast M1 chip for the even faster M2.
    — Paul Schrodt, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Check out Vijith Assar’s dressdown of the security threat that the ultra-wealthy pose to the world at large.
    — Alan Henry, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2022
  • At the start of the year, Gosar defended Fuentes on Gab, a social networking site that attracts the ultra-right-wing.
    — Alison Steinbach, The Arizona Republic, 30 Sep. 2022
  • With an ultra-bright LED light that can dim for early mornings and late nights, this mirror is easy to use and simple to mount.
    — Zoë Hannah, Popular Mechanics, 20 Jan. 2023
  • For the ultra-wealthy, joining the right golf clubs or bidding on the right art is the best social capital to gain—and the most popular way to spend time.
    — Byjane Thier, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2022
  • For Roam, the company has taken one of its ultra-compact residences and added a tow hitch and a pair of wheels.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2023
  • This look is trendy, but still manages to be ultra-elegant.
    — Jamie Primeau, Seventeen, 11 Jan. 2023
  • These ultra-warm booties are the perfect finishing touch to those cozy campfire nights.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Toni Braxton nearly bared it all in this plunging, ultra-high-slit Richard Tyler gown.
    — Amelia Langas, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The ultra-lightweight, compact design is easy to take on the go and folds up into its carry bag in seconds.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • One of the brand's most popular products is the Brow Wiz, an ultra-slim brow pencil that fills in sparse spots with hair-like strokes of color.
    — Sarah Hoffmann and jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Nordstrom's sale is full of markdowns on cozy quilts, ultra-cooling lyocell sheets, and more.
    — SELF, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Opt for a piece with uncomplicated lines—and maybe a tie at the waist for an ultra-flattering fit.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Having mermaid-esque, ultra-long hair has been a dream of mine since childhood.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022
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ultra

2 of 2 noun
  • To go to a World Cup is a dream, the Lebanese ultra said.
    — James Montague, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
  • One is that ultras in the opposition try to erase the good things Mr Morales stood for as well as the bad.
    — The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Among the scores of ultras now filling the calendar, some make use of long, flat tracks to encourage speed.
    — David Wharton, latimes.com, 14 June 2018
  • There were also no flags or banners displayed in the Curva Sud, where the ultras normally watch the match from.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2019
  • Take solace in knowing that an ultra is a long way, and the beauty of that is that problems often work themselves out over the long haul.
    — Hal Koerner, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2014
  • There were fears of racist insults from Juve ultras towards Mario Balotelli before this top of the table clash.
    — SI.com, 5 Oct. 2019
  • The two clubs share the Stadio Olimpico and Lazio's ultras were housed in the south end of the ground normally reserved for Roma supporters.
    — Afp, chicagotribune.com, 19 Jan. 2018
  • Looking at some of the major ultras, women often have a lower DNF rate.
    — Stephanie Case, Outside Online, 25 May 2018
  • The majority of the group would run a traditional marathon, while 20 or more would do a 70km extreme ultra, and a small group would run a half marathon.
    — Michael Clinton, Men's Health, 14 June 2023
  • Remain-ultras really don’t like the British people having a free choice over what to do with their money or their vote...
    — NBC News, 18 Jan. 2020
  • Below are my top five tips for reducing the odds of tossing your cookies during your next ultra.
    — Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 15 June 2020
  • In addition, when Neymar's name was heard over the loudspeaker, PSG's ultras jeered and whistled.
    — Luis Miguel Echegaray, SI.com, 14 Sep. 2019
  • As a result, Lazio decided to open the southern end and let the ultras sit where Roma's hard-core fans usually sit for their home matches.
    — Andrew Dampf, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2017
  • Apparently, a 48 minute drive to the north of the country is a bit too easy for the eccentric ultras that like to throw dead rats at their opposition's players.
    — SI.com, 24 Oct. 2017
  • There's evidence that ultra-nationalists and far-right groups are part of the armed Ukraine resistance.
    — John Blake, CNN, 6 Mar. 2022
  • Thus, faster and slower runners alike will be best prepared for their next ultra if their long training run progression tops out at or near 5 hours.
    — Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2020
  • The ultras did themselves no favours by failing to suggest their own solutions to the complex problems that the Chequers compromise took on.
    — The Economist, 12 July 2018
  • But solo efforts are an inevitable aspect of training for an ultra.
    — Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Located just a few blocks from the Apollo, the Tubman statue feels like an especially apropos stop for the finale of an ultra.
    — Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Mr Johnson will either have to face down his own Brexit ultras or hammer the economy with a minimal EU deal.
    — The Economist, 13 Dec. 2019
  • It’s pared down from vests built for ultras, which require the runner to carry more gear than an OCR, without compromising on features.
    — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 12 July 2018
  • No, friends, the enforcement component of the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 is not just for ultra-millionaires.
    — Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 24 Mar. 2021
  • In fact, guns are valued accessories of the ultras, antis, and other fanatics.
    — Carl Bakal, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2020
  • Don’t make your first night running experience your first ultra.
    — Adam Chase, Outside Online, 11 May 2020
  • It has been taken up not only by Eintracht’s ultras, but by their counterparts at clubs across Germany.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
  • There is limited online stock for this style, so GH pros also recommend Tampax Pearl in size ultra.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Italian police have uncovered large stores of weaponry in the hands of numerous Neo-Nazi Juventus ultras in an orchestrated raid of across the north of Italy.
    — SI.com, 15 July 2019
  • On Sunday, Lazio’s ultras found themselves in the section on the opposite side of the stadium, the southern section where Roma fans usually sit during home games.
    — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2017
  • As an Olympic-caliber track runner who has now run a couple ultras, how do these disciplines compare for you in terms of managing discomfort?
    — Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Aping other genres of filmmaking, this one never finds its own voice or a way to integrate the ultra-violence with the dark comedy.
    — Mark Kennedy, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2023

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