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as in attire
dressy clothing
the family wore their best to the wedding
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2
as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
only the best will go on to the finals
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as in to worst
to achieve a victory over
at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts
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Recent Examples of best
Will Lee For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Goncalves and her best friend Maddie Mogen, both 21, along with Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, also 20.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2023
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Darnold, 27, blew past his career bests with 4,319 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns and a 102.5 passer rating in leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record and the NFC’s No. 5 seed.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
YouTube, which the vast majority of people watch for free, accounted for 10.8% of television viewing in January, again besting Netflix, Disney’s streaming suite and Amazon’s Prime Video in terms of engagement.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But this past week in Boston has been one of the best of his career.
—Will Lee For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Goncalves and her best friend Maddie Mogen, both 21, along with Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, also 20.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2023
Noun
The company unveiled its latest model , called Grok 3, and claims its performance bests OpenAI and DeepSeek in early testing.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Darnold, 27, blew past his career bests with 4,319 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns and a 102.5 passer rating in leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record and the NFC’s No. 5 seed.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Hilary Swank bested her for the first two, while Natalie Portman and Emma Stone beat her out for the honor for the third and fourth time, respectively.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
YouTube, which the vast majority of people watch for free, accounted for 10.8% of television viewing in January, again besting Netflix, Disney’s streaming suite and Amazon’s Prime Video in terms of engagement.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for best
Noun
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From dazzling attire to handmade treasures, Baton Rouge’s talented makers and artisans are redefining how visitors celebrate and remember Mardi Gras.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Johnson’s Trump later goes after Zelensky’s attire.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That’s my preferred interpretation, because the aristocrats and other elites in her novels are absurd creatures to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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How she would be received by the notoriously liberal Hollywood elite became a burning question.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tory Sport There’s no shortage of stylish activewear at Tory Sport.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Crate & kids Geo Checker Slate Blue Performance Area Rug $399 Crate & kids Easy Clean: This stylish rug is one your kid can grow up with—its unique style is as well-suited to a young kid’s room as a teenager’s.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Embedded in her designs are flowers, fruits, and intricate patterns inspired by traditional textiles and 19th-century costumes.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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For Wicked, over 1,000 costumes were created by Tazewell and a skilled team.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This in and of itself seems standard fare for a business choice like this.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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Although that stretch of Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré has been plagued by disruptions, due to its proximity to the Élysée presidential palace, the designer is confident in her choice.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the bantamweight main event, Song Yadong defeated former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via technical decision after an eye poke left Cejudo unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals in Tuesday's exhibition in Palm Beach, Florida.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When only the most polished versions will do, look for an elegant almond-shape toe, a slight Cuban-style heel, and a high shine—like this take from Berluti, with a two-tone treatment of black and petrol blue.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Flavors include a mid palate rodeo of treacle, cep mushrooms, black Dutch licorice and an elegant flush of black berries, red currants and brownies.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The production encapsulated his bravery, wit and charm.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Best.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/best. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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