a cut above
idiom
: better than other people or things
All of his books are good, but this one is a cut above (the rest).
She's a cut above the other competitors and should win easily.
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Grounded with soft florals and bright citrus that never get old, this perfume is a cut above the usual stuff—perfect for anyone who wants something accessible, but unexpected.
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
The food is a cut above pub grub — there are burgers, yes, but also Nashville hot chicken, a prime rib sandwich, a tuna tower of sushi-grade ahi.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
The appeal is elevated by visuals that are definitely a cut above the usual for strategy, simulation, or builder games, and the Ancient Roman setting gives the game's technical artists ample space to create an immersive experience.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Love it or hate it, just understand — one is a cut above
Joe Rexrode
Men’s NCAA Tournament consensus bracket predictions: The Athletic’s staff makes its picks
The Athletic College Basketball Staff
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
The food is a cut above pub grub — there are burgers, yes, but also Nashville hot chicken, a prime rib sandwich, a tuna tower of sushi-grade ahi.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
The appeal is elevated by visuals that are definitely a cut above the usual for strategy, simulation, or builder games, and the Ancient Roman setting gives the game's technical artists ample space to create an immersive experience.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Love it or hate it, just understand — one is a cut above
Joe Rexrode
Men’s NCAA Tournament consensus bracket predictions: The Athletic’s staff makes its picks
The Athletic College Basketball Staff
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a cut above
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“A cut above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20cut%20above. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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