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Superlative

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Used to emphasize that something is an extreme or ultimate example within its category. SlideHer patience with children is the superlative example of kindness.
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It often applies to unique or rare achievements, qualities, or objects. SlideHis artwork is of superlative quality, unmatched by his peers.
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It's not just better than others; it suggests being at the top of a possible scale. SlideThe chef's skills can only be described as superlative.