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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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
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
There’s considered craftsmanship and next-level detail throughout, from the terracotta brick floors to the ship-motif curtains that nod to Seville’s status as a trading port in the 16th century and the original Spanish tiles in the corridors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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
There’s considered craftsmanship and next-level detail throughout, from the terracotta brick floors to the ship-motif curtains that nod to Seville’s status as a trading port in the 16th century and the original Spanish tiles in the corridors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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