a cut above
Example Sentences
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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
His level has skyrocketed back to where it was and, although Alcaraz was a cut above, Norrie will be proud of proving he can still go deep at the Slams.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025
In England's most recent 3-0 defeat in India, Rashid was a cut above - taking seven wickets at 27, including that of Virat Kohli twice.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025
Thyon looked terrible—though, admittedly, his “terrible” was still a cut above how most people could ever hope to look.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
