How to Use a cut above in a Sentence
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Read ahead to find out why this sunscreen is a cut above the rest.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024
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But there are two ways in which the company is a cut above the rest.
—Stefanie Waldek, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
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In terms of style and performance, these boots are a cut above the rest.
—Tim Kohut, BGR, 6 July 2021
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These five, however, are a cut above.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
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Harris got a cut above her eye, which left a scar that’s still visible.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
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While modern low-top sneaks may be plentiful, some are a cut above the rest.
—Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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His team of stylists is also a cut above the rest, should your coif be chuffed and in need of repair.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
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Utah is rife with dinosaurs, but this super-sized raptor seems to be a cut above.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2020
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But for baked goods that are a cut above the rest, here are some of the very best patisseries in Paris.
—Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 22 July 2024
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Blood flowed from a cut above Jesús’s left eye, and his mother had small wounds throughout her body.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
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That fashion-forward, slipper-like veneer is a cut above the rest.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 9 Jan. 2023
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The dining options are vast but two experiences are a cut above the rest.
—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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Superhuman Supreme is a cut above the rest of our pre-workouts.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Together, the photo results are a cut above all budget and midrange phones.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2022
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The thing is, Draisaitl’s offence is a cut above what Datsyuk’s was.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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And the best in the market, the one that’s simply a cut above the rest, is this option from Valentino.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023
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Police said the child’s head then reportedly hit a nearby wall, causing a cut above their right eye.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2024
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While there are hundreds of ski resorts across the country, only a few can be considered a cut above the rest.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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Yannick Bright returned to training after healing from a cut above his knee.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
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As the Rangers learned in their two losses in Tampa, the Lightning are a cut above.
—New York Times, 8 June 2022
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This set of pinks, purples, and blues is a cut above other options—just throw in some white T-shirts to complete the gift.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
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This high-quality kit is a cut above the others on Amazon because it can be controlled via an app.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024
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The police dog suffered a cut above one eye, and no officers were injured, Steffan said.
—Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022
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This little stall is tucked into a food court at the base of an apartment block, but the prata here (made fresh daily) are a cut above the rest.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Photos showed the 24-year-old gymnast bleeding from a cut above her right eye and sporting what appeared to be a black eye.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 30 July 2024
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And the kitchen turns out food — beet salad, calamari and pesto pasta, as well as burgers and fish and chips — that’s a cut above the usual pub fare.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
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This one is a cut above the rest with its durable full-grain leather exterior and water-resistant pockets to help guard against spills.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022
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As great as all give Ganassi cars have looked both in qualifying and race trim, Dixon's been a cut above these two weeks.
—Nat Newell, The Indianapolis Star, 25 May 2022
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The food is also a cut above the usual brewpub fare, served with an upscale twist in a modern, comfortable setting.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
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But even before my daughter was born, Bluey was frequently invoked by parent friends as the kids’ show that was a cut above.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2023
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