Adjective We had a super time. “Yes, I'd love to come.” “Super! I'll see you later.” Adverb my computer is super slow this morning
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Adjective
There will be 13 high-speed, super-slow-motion cameras. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Not too shabby for a five-day, super-intense music camp. Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 More impressive, this impressively rendered — and super-violent yet elegant — show also managed to land a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes right out of the gate. Andy Meek, BGR, 14 Sep. 2022 For the it-hair of the moment, YouTuber Carli Bybel shows how to cut graduated layers into super-long locks by sectioning hair, pulling it to the front and making angled cuts into the length using professional shears. Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Flowing curves, muscular haunches and a tapering carbon-fiber roof make the model more elegant than most any other super-SUV (with the possible exception of the Aston Martin DBX). Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2022 After finally leaving my car in the lot adjacent to the Microsoft, I was almost hit by a limo — which, admittedly, would be a super-dramatic death. Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The Fed has been tightening its monetary policy in recent months to help rein in the highest inflation in four decades, implementing back-to-back, super-sized rate hikes of 75 basis points. Cnn Business, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Intel on this new super-absorber fortuitously arrived in Myricks's inbox not long after. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022
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Elsewhere on the campaign trail: New Hampshire Senate: A new GOP super PAC has jumped into the New Hampshire Senate race to boost state Sen. Chuck Morse, with the primary less than two weeks away. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 JB Poersch, president of the main Democratic Senate super PAC, pointed to the Jan. 6 hearings, recent mass shootings, the Inflation Reduction Act and the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade as changing the dynamics in the past two months. Isaac Arnsdorf, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Aug. 2022 Strong Colorado for All then donated $600,000 to state-level super PAC Colorado Information Network, which aired ads -- which were set to run up to Election Day -- against the Republican candidate for governor Greg Lopez. Alina Kim, ABC News, 28 June 2022 The controversial, left-wing super PAC gave followers a choice of donating monthly, or submitting a one-time payment. Brian Flood, Fox News, 24 May 2022 The Financial Director for a democratic super PAC behind a frontrunner presidential candidate investigates donations uncovering a conspiracy. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Apr. 2022 Vance’s immersion in this universe can be traced to his close relationship with billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel, a NatCon eminence who delivered the conference’s opening speech — and has plunked $10 million into a pro-Vance super PAC. Simon Van Zuylen-wood, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022 Vance, 36, has the support of billionaire PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, who invested in the fund Vance runs and donated $10 million to Protect Ohio Values, a pro-Vance super PAC that is now running digital ads to boost his name recognition. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 1 July 2021 The plant-controlling super-scientist (voiced by Lake Bell) once yearned for a world reclaimed by prehistoric flora. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022
Adverb
Cooking Rice in an Instant Pot Cooking rice in your Instant Pot is super easy, not to mention a time-saver. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2022 Because, and this is a fact, clogs are super comfortable. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 16 Sep. 2022 Traditional s'mores can be quite messy, but this version is super easy to whip up. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 13 Sep. 2022 This sleek bag is available in black or beige faux leather and is super easy to clean — simply wipe down the PVC material and stow away in your suitcase. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Even better, her nail look is super easy to recreate.Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022 The Top Credit Card of 2022This top cash back card offers a super easy $200 sign-up bonus and unlimited 2% cash back on purchases, all with no annual fee.Time, 9 Sep. 2022 Click-together assembly makes for a super easy weekend project. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 6 Sep. 2022 Instant Pot pulled pork is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. Chula King, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
super-
Adverb
super-
Prefix
Latin, over, above, in addition, from super over, above, on top of — more at over