a cut above
Example Sentences
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“They positioned themselves as a cut above traditional fast food, a little bit higher quality,” said Mark Kalinowski, a restaurant analyst and CEO of Kalinowski Equity Research.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
Nakatani, who has held world titles in three divisions, suffered a cut above his left eye from an accidental clash of heads in the 10th round just as he was riding a wave of momentum.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Although the score, by the rock band the Rescues, is a cut above most Broadway pop, the musical is nevertheless overscaled, over-earnest and overlong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
But he also thinks Chipotle’s approach makes sense, noting that the Mexican-themed chain is fast-casual to its core, so its identity is indeed tied to being a cut above McDonald’s.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
The referee was clearly a cut above the last one we had.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
