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as in attire
dressy clothing
the family wore their best to the wedding
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as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
only the best will go on to the finals
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as in to worst
to achieve a victory over
at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts
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Recent Examples of best
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Conclave and Wicked went into the ceremony leading this year’s film nominees with 11 nods each, including for the top prize of best picture.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
The weekend opening for the film bests the previous record holder, The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in its first three-day frame.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Time, 10 Apr. 2025
This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In the end, Gangs of New York went home empty-handed despite its 10 nods, and Rob Marshall’s Chicago won best picture.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Conclave and Wicked went into the ceremony leading this year’s film nominees with 11 nods each, including for the top prize of best picture.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Lundell is in the midst of a career year, setting regular-season bests for points (45) and assists (28) while entering Tuesday’s regular-season finale one goal shy of matching his single-season high.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
The weekend opening for the film bests the previous record holder, The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in its first three-day frame.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Trump Media was bested, albeit by only two-hundreds of a percentage point, by another Trump administration stock pick—Elon Musk’s Tesla.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for best
Noun
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The Kardashians star was dressed in comfy casual attire, sporting a navy blue sweater and a pair of light gray joggers.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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When: 3-6:30 p.m. Cost: $65 for non-members, $50 for members, $75 day of event Dress in your finest derby attire and head to Derby Days 2k25, hosted by Young Affiliates of The Mint.—
Denise Casalez,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The actors would be walking a fine line, trading on their star power to get staffers’ attention but playing up their everyday qualities so as not to seem like elites.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The following year, Lord & Taylor president Dorothy Shaver established a formal management structure for both the institute and its annual gala, streamlined operations, and helped burnish the reputation of the fledgling institution among New York’s social elite.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Shop more lightweight cardigans inspired by Reese Witherspoon’s stylish top at Amazon below.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse London Heathrow Airport Known for its stylish and cheeky British hospitality, Virgin Atlantic’s Clubhouse includes premium alcohol with no up charge, including Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne and the the signature Virgin Redhead cocktail.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bundy recently went through all the costumes and shoes stored in her garage from her days on the stage as the bubbly sorority sister.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Bright’s work in costume design has always dabbled in period dramas.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Abstaining from alcohol while in the air is a simple and responsible choice.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The song was a fitting choice not only for the sky, but for a three-day celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Baum-Walker Stadium.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
Verb
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His last loss came in January 2019, when Geoff Neal defeated him via decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Perhaps their most memorable face-off came in 2021, when Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers famously defeated Patrick and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Some people prefer more minimal styles and want a midi dress that’s simple and elegant and easy to accessorize.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The food, elegant and plated with conviction, has shades of both French and Italian influences, and the wine list is among the best in the Queen City.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Noun
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With Ronald Araujo coming into Flick’s defence against Dortmund, Barcelona fans must still wince when watching the bravery that is required to play such a high line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ground Zero is the story of Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier who showed rare bravery, grit and courage during his posting in Kashmir and managed to kill a major terrorist - Rana Tahir Nadeem, widely known as Ghazi Baba to the world.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Best.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/best. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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