very best

ADJECTIVE

sterling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable excellent first-rate magnificent marvelous outstanding splendid stunning

STRONG

choice fine grand superior

WEAK

exquisite pure the best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular ugly unworthy

ADJECTIVE

superb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable best breathtaking elegant exquisite fine glorious gorgeous great magnificent marvelous outstanding solid splendid stunning sublime superior superlative

WEAK

august choice elevated exalted grand lofty majestic matchless noble optimal optimum peerless prime proud resplendent splendiferous splendorous standout state-of-the-art super unrivaled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad contemptible crude homely humble inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular rough shameful ugly unrefined

WEAK

second-rate

ADJECTIVE

top-notch

Synonyms

WEAK

A-1 ace blue-chip choice excellent fine first-class first-string five-star highest quality in a class all by itself prime quality sound superior supreme tiptop top-level uppermost very good

Example Sentences

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“We want to make sure we present the very best of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and that includes a cleaner, healthier, more beautiful coastline,” Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"I want our very best soldiers to confront them," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Never take a result for granted at the Crucible; high stakes can discombobulate the very best.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Here, a longtime local offers her guide to experiencing the very best of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Luminous and enlightened, they were acknowledged as the very best of humanity—which is why they were chosen for the job.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

very best

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