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 queue alone, set in Frankenstein manor, is worth seeing with richly detailed rooms and next-level animatronics.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 May 2025
The waist belt itself is next-level in comfort and adjustability, thanks to its venting (which includes a mesh cover across the back pads to increase airflow) for the ups, as well as extra cinching for singletrack descents.
—Nikki Rohan, Outside Online, 23 May 2025
Filled with epic outdoor adventures and stunning landscapes, this Caribbean destination is ideal for a next-level escape in nature.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
The collaboration of Taco Bell’s smoky Diablo Sauce and the cult-favorite hot honey, known for its spicy sweetness, aims to deliver a next-level dipping experience that's smoky, sweet, and fiery.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 May 2025
The waist belt itself is next-level in comfort and adjustability, thanks to its venting (which includes a mesh cover across the back pads to increase airflow) for the ups, as well as extra cinching for singletrack descents.
—Nikki Rohan, Outside Online, 23 May 2025
Filled with epic outdoor adventures and stunning landscapes, this Caribbean destination is ideal for a next-level escape in nature.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
The collaboration of Taco Bell’s smoky Diablo Sauce and the cult-favorite hot honey, known for its spicy sweetness, aims to deliver a next-level dipping experience that's smoky, sweet, and fiery.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for next-level
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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