next-level
adjective
next-lev·el
ˈnekst-ˌle-vəl 
informal
: surpassing others : uncommonly good or impressive
But even though I love complaints and complainers, even though I am still technically a next-level complainer myself, a complainer who can elevate her complaints to a kind of art form …—
Heather Havrilesky
Heather HavrileskyIt's a testament to how good our coaches are at developing next-level players that we kind of expect we could lose a couple players to the Olympics.—Sydney Baldwin
Sydney BaldwinExamples of next-level in a Sentence
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Aside from its functional qualities, the hiking boot also provides next-level comfort.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
In a next-level theatrical extended trailer for the upcoming season, Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia (Delainey Hayles, replacing Metkayina clanswoman Bailey Bass) have decamped to 1940s Paris to escape all the drama of New Orleans.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2024
The conversation at the Pearly Gates just went next-level, folks.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
The cocktails are innovative, the wine list spectacular and the service next-level.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024
Bésame Mucho is back for its third year — and its lineup is next-level.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
But that's only one reason Gomez's latest 'do is next-level smooth.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 May 2024
That’s because the vehicle pairs a brash and angular design with next-level performance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Yellow plunge bikinis, hot pink two-pieces, patchwork stringy numbers… Hayek has an impressive swimwear wardrobe, and the sort of next-level curves required to showcase it to best possible effect.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
In a next-level theatrical extended trailer for the upcoming season, Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia (Delainey Hayles, replacing Metkayina clanswoman Bailey Bass) have decamped to 1940s Paris to escape all the drama of New Orleans.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2024
The conversation at the Pearly Gates just went next-level, folks.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
The cocktails are innovative, the wine list spectacular and the service next-level.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024
Bésame Mucho is back for its third year — and its lineup is next-level.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
But that's only one reason Gomez's latest 'do is next-level smooth.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 May 2024
That’s because the vehicle pairs a brash and angular design with next-level performance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Yellow plunge bikinis, hot pink two-pieces, patchwork stringy numbers… Hayek has an impressive swimwear wardrobe, and the sort of next-level curves required to showcase it to best possible effect.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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