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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Epic Foods' Chicken Bone Broth adds next-level richness to ramen or noodles thanks to a gelatin-rich base that's almost creamy.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
But bullying is a next-level threat that harms children on both sides of the conflict, with short term as well as long term consequences.
—Dr. Mahvash Madni, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
That said, the actor, activist, and general icon also, always, looks next-level good.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
This Texas Tech-Oregon game will feature next-level versions of each program, both going to the Orange Bowl for the first time.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
But bullying is a next-level threat that harms children on both sides of the conflict, with short term as well as long term consequences.
—Dr. Mahvash Madni, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
That said, the actor, activist, and general icon also, always, looks next-level good.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
This Texas Tech-Oregon game will feature next-level versions of each program, both going to the Orange Bowl for the first time.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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