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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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Discover handmade gifts and special experiences in our Father’s Day guide featuring the best of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The biggest companies not in the index stand the best chance of being admitted to the S&P 500.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In McGinn, they have the best mentor they could possibly have, a player with fire and class and belief, a leader who's waited his entire career for weeks like these.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It was the best thing she had ever tasted.

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

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