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ace Synonyms

Another word for ace

Choosing another word for ace depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who excels remarkably at a particular sport, activity, or field, originally a fighter pilot who has shot down five or more enemy aircraft.

Usage Example

"The pitching expert led the baseball team to its first championship in decades."

Strongest
expert
master
whiz
star
Strong
wizard
virtuoso
champion
pro
genius
maestro

• verb (Context 2)

To achieve a very high score or complete something with effortless success, especially an examination, interview, or audition (informal).

Usage Example

"After studying all weekend, he felt confident that he would nail the calculus exam."

Strongest
nail
breeze through
sail through
Strong
crush
pass
master

• noun (Context 3)

In tennis and similar racket sports, a legal serve that is so fast or well-placed that the opponent fails to touch the ball, or in golf, a hole in one.

Usage Example

"She sealed the second set by firing an untouchable hole in one down the center line."

Strongest
hole in one

• adjective (Context 4)

Of the highest quality or skill; outstanding, expert, or first-rate.

Usage Example

"The newspaper sent its first-rate investigative reporter to cover the corruption trial."

Strongest
first-rate
top-notch
outstanding
expert
star
first-class
crack
Strong
superb
excellent
stellar

• noun (Context 5)

An asexual person; an individual who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others (informal).

Usage Example

"The online forum provides a welcoming community for aces from around the world."

Strongest
asexual

• adjective (Context 6)

Experiencing little or no sexual attraction to other people; asexual (informal).

Usage Example

"The campus pride center organized a panel discussion for asexual students to share their perspectives."

Strongest
asexual
Strong
nonsexual

Opposites of ace

The opposite of ace shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

allosexual
flunk
bomb
amateur
fail
incompetent
novice
inept
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ace. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ace
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