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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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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

He came to Broughty Ferry more than two years ago and says it is "probably one of the best high streets in the local area."

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

Dad once told me the best way to figure out what you need to fix in a piece of writing is to turn it in.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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