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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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“I feel the best I have felt now, because I understand they’re connected,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But the next secretary-general should be "the best woman, not any woman", the 61-year-old added; a "leader with a lot of energy".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I was super focused in that game to the point where Scott McTominay scored one of the best goals I've ever seen in my life and I didn't even react.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Artan is considered one of the best referees in Africa, having officiated in the Somali national football league championship and at the African Cup of Nations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

‘And the best thing I’m learning through this project is that I’m brave enough to do the same.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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