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
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The former three-star recruit teased his next-level talent early at Virginia Tech, then upgraded competition at LSU and still looked like a Sunday player in the SEC.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Robertson’s next-level play this year, plus Hintz’s strong defense and playmaking, forms a one-two punch with the Rantanen line that challenges opposing defenders, allowing Dallas to spread the wealth across the top line.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The straps are adjustable for a custom fit, and the dress even has built-in cups for next-level support.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The bespoke cars feature next-level artisanship.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Robertson’s next-level play this year, plus Hintz’s strong defense and playmaking, forms a one-two punch with the Rantanen line that challenges opposing defenders, allowing Dallas to spread the wealth across the top line.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The straps are adjustable for a custom fit, and the dress even has built-in cups for next-level support.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The bespoke cars feature next-level artisanship.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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