the best

ADJECTIVE

sterling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable excellent first-rate magnificent marvelous outstanding splendid stunning

STRONG

choice fine grand superior

WEAK

exquisite pure very best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular ugly unworthy

ADJECTIVE

top-drawer

Synonyms

WEAK

blue-chip excellent first-class first-rate top-flight top-hole top-notch

NOUN

pick of the litter

Synonyms

WEAK

apple of one's eye champion choice cream cream of the crop crème de la crème darling dearest favorite lap dog pet preference prime prize the top of the heap

Example Sentences

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So, yeah, this is just, you know, wake up tomorrow and digest, forget, move on, move forward and drive the best you can.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

One of the best things about chatbots is that they have a long memory, learning more about you from one conversation to the next.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"Resolving this issue with a conciliatory spirit through dialogue between Khmer and Khmer is the best option for the national and Cambodian people's interest," Kem Sokha said, referring to the majority ethnic group in Cambodia.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Executors and trustees have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the estate.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

It was probably for the best that he picked dance over music.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

the best

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