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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
Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Some of those nods included best picture, best sound and a best leading actor nomination for Chalamet.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Serengeti, Tanzania Fancy running a marathon with a spectacular backdrop that more than bests any city’s skyscrapers?
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs bested the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.
—Mark J. Burns, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Cameras also caught Braun giving Ward a kiss at their table after Succession won best drama series at Critics Choice Awards the same month.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Some of those nods included best picture, best sound and a best leading actor nomination for Chalamet.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Two editors selected it as the overall best.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Serengeti, Tanzania Fancy running a marathon with a spectacular backdrop that more than bests any city’s skyscrapers?
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series went to Adam Randall for Slow Horses, besting episodes of Severance, The Pitt, Andor and The White Lotus.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs bested the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.
—Mark J. Burns, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for best
Noun
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Sandals or flip-flops are recommended attire.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Maybe Zoryve is like wearing weekend athleisure to balance out our weekday work attire.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The divide between the Korean landed elite and the peasant masses that predated Japanese rule grew deeper and more complex as a result of colonial policies.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Like bees to honey, many of the global elite are choosing to relocate to Madrid for these reasons and more.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The costumes were the perfect nondescript counterpoint to Lamar’s trend-launching look.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There will be trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These days, the healthy beverage of choice is more likely to be a protein-and-collagen smoothie or a matcha latte whipped with some sort of non-dairy milk.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers went on to defeat the Giants by the score of 6-3 giving Kershaw a no-decision while clinching a postseason berth.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Cam Macgregor tossed two touchdown passes and ran for a score, while Mason Alger ran for two touchdowns as Bellingham defeated Westwood 34-12 in the Tri-Valley League.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On top of that, the glossy colors and neutral prints look stylish and match with everything.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After decades of simple stemware and minimalist tumblers, wild, eye-catching vessels now adorn stylish tables.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From families torn apart to moments of hope emerging in the face of unspeakable tragedy to incredible bravery against the odds, each episode reveals the human cost and resilience born out of chaos.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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These include helping your family, helping your group, demonstrating reciprocity, demonstrating bravery, respecting a hierarchy and your superiors, dividing resources in an equitable way and respecting ownership of property.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smith, 30, injured himself in the top of the fourth on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Best.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/best. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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