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    ne plus ultra
    /ˌneɪ plʊs ˈʊltrɑː/

    noun

    • 1. the perfect or most extreme example of its kind; the ultimate: "he became the ne plus ultra of bebop trombonists"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNE PLUS ULTRA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Ne plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning "nothing beyond" or "the best of". It is used to describe the most excellent example of something, such as a ship, a concerto, or a bridge. See how to use it in sentences and related words.

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ne plus ultraNe plus ultra Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Ne plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning "no more beyond", used to describe the highest point or degree of something. Learn its synonyms, examples, history, and origin from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › ne-plus-ultraNE PLUS ULTRA Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Ne plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning the highest point or the most intense degree of something. It is often used to describe something that is extremely good or impressive. See how it is used in sentences and its origin and history.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ne plus ultraNe plus ultra - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    When something is ne plus ultra, it's the very best or the highest point that can be reached. Making it to the summit of Mount Everest would be a mountain climber's ne plus ultra.

  6. www.oed.com › dictionary › ne-plus-ultra_nne plus ultra, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

    ne plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning "no more beyond". It can refer to something that is the highest or ultimate of its kind, or to the limit of possibility. See examples, pronunciation, and etymology.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › ne-plus-ultrane plus ultra - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of ne plus ultra noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'ne plus ultra' - Collins Online Dictionary

    Ne plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning the extreme or perfect point or state. It is often used to describe the ultimate or the finest of something.