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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But perhaps the ultimate next-level amenity, particularly in the age of overtourism, is something far less tangible: privacy and seclusion.
—Hannah Seligson, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Were Karen Read's unorthodox media interviews a next-level strategic move from her defense?
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Dressed with a fresh and spicy slaw that’s a staple on Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, this next-level hotdog is the perfect recipe for easy summer entertaining.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Black Tomato is far from the only operator dreaming up next-level challenges, as travel advisors, tour companies, and even cruise lines are tailoring their offerings to what some call Type 2 fun: experiences that are difficult in the moment, but enriching in hindsight.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
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Hannah Seligson, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Were Karen Read's unorthodox media interviews a next-level strategic move from her defense?
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Dressed with a fresh and spicy slaw that’s a staple on Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, this next-level hotdog is the perfect recipe for easy summer entertaining.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Black Tomato is far from the only operator dreaming up next-level challenges, as travel advisors, tour companies, and even cruise lines are tailoring their offerings to what some call Type 2 fun: experiences that are difficult in the moment, but enriching in hindsight.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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