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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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"Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Obviously, the best love story of all time."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Call it the Dickens economy: It is the best of times and the worst of times, depending on who you are, and the gulf between the two only looks to widen.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday at 2.25%, with Gov. Tiff Macklem saying this marked the best approach to addressing the dual-side risks of a weak economy and higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, employers are taking their time in hiring to ensure they are selecting the best candidates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“But maybe the best part,” I said, “is thinking how you could turn that really small dumb power into something completely awesome.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

the best

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