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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So this issue is less about the best way to divide up costs and more about managing expectations and clearly communicating what each of you expects out of this trip, both culinarily and financially.

From MarketWatch • 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

For the people who paid to be there, it’s the best five or six figures they ever wasted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It was probably for the best that he picked dance over music.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

the best

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