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of the highest or best kind possible within a field or industry
- Their products are considered the gold standard and among the most superlative in the industry.
- The remodeling job was completed to a superlative level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Engineers designed the skyscraper to have superlative earthquake resistance and wind load capacity.
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(grammar) describing the highest amount or degree of an adjective or adverb
- Superlative forms are used to describe the highest degree of a quality, such as 'tallest' or 'fastest.'
- When comparing three or more items, use the superlative form to indicate the extreme end of the comparison.
- Superlative adverbs, like 'most quickly,' help highlight the greatest extent of an action.