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January 28, 2024

Word of the Day: Ne Plus Ultra

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Word of the Day
: January 28, 2024

\nay-plus-UL-truh\ noun

What It Means

Ne plus ultra refers to the highest point of development or success that something may achieve; it is a synonym of acme.

// The company’s latest electric car is being hailed as the ne plus ultra of automotive achievement.

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