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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Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Samsung Galaxy Deals The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts a stunning display that remains readable in direct sunlight, while next-level AI features genuinely save time, such as summarizing calls or locating pet photos with vague voice commands.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The roller is next-level tough, and its wheels are buttery smooth.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
The new era of next-level gems have an undeniable cool-factor that will keep them feeling fresh well into the future.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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