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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

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It looked like it might not happen for either of the best players of a generation, possibly the best of all time.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

There is still such tremendous growth in the core that it appears to be the best part of the investment opportunity.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Travel agent Alston Causey’s top choice for a domestic trip that feels international is Alaska, and he recommends cruising as the best way to tour the state.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, with Gov. Tiff Macklem saying this marked the best approach to addressing the dual-side risks of a weak economy and higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They’re the best at Magecraft in the Forest.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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