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 …—
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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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No, this is next-level, jaw-dropping hair art, crafted by hairstylist Lacy Redway to help tell the story of a broken heart and getting over the one who got away.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Aug. 2025
Did this feel next-level in terms of taking it more seriously?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 July 2025
To support this shift, leadership development programs, executive education and talent pipelines must focus not only on digital and analytical capabilities, but also on accelerating these next-level competencies.
—Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Shoes like Lucky Step Sneakers nail that vintage meets modern look, making these sneakers a next-level essential for year-round travel capsule wardrobe.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Aug. 2025
Did this feel next-level in terms of taking it more seriously?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 July 2025
To support this shift, leadership development programs, executive education and talent pipelines must focus not only on digital and analytical capabilities, but also on accelerating these next-level competencies.
—Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Shoes like Lucky Step Sneakers nail that vintage meets modern look, making these sneakers a next-level essential for year-round travel capsule wardrobe.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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