greatest
- admirable adj.
- all adj.
- arch adj.
- best adj.
- best adj.
- cardinal adj.
- champion adj.
- elite adj.
- fabulous adj.
- first adj.
- high-grade adj.
- largest adj.
- leading adj.
- loftiest adj.
- marvelous adj.
- maximal adj.
- maximum adj.
- optimal adj.
- optimum adj.
- outstanding adj.
- peerless adj.
- primary/prime adj.
- principal adj.
- remarkable adj.
- ripping adj.
- superlative adj.
- top adj.
- topmost adj.
- topmost adj.
- unparalleled adj.
- unrivaled adj.
- unsurpassed adj.
- uppermost adj.
- utmost adj.
- apex n.
- peak n.
- pinnacle n.
- victor n.
Example Sentences
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Take the case of Laurence Stallings and Truman Talley’s “The First World War,” released in 1934 by the Fox Film Corp. and described by Variety as “a celluloid anthology of the world’s greatest wholesale slaughter.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
At 60, Chandler is arguably more attractive than ever, with the sort of seasoning that served James Garner so well as Jim Rockford, TV’s greatest detective.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
One large cohort study included in the analysis indicated that climbing about six flights of stairs each day might provide the greatest benefit.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Earlier this week, UFC president Dana White said Makhachev is "on the right path" to being regarded as the greatest fighter in UFC history.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The flight was the greatest adventure of his life, and Jeremy couldn't wait to repeat it.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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