as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the ceremony featured an A-list of Hollywood stars
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Noun
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Turkey's experience demonstrated how concentrated economic relationships between business elites and political leadership complicate assessments of institutional independence—even when the underlying commercial logic proves sound.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Easy access to oil money allows elites to maintain control without public consent.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Independent artists and labels accounted for about half of all royalties.—
Sofia Chierchio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to Spotify, independent artists and labels accounted for half of all royalties.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, the longtime advocate for lower interest rates is expected to dissent on Wednesday when the Fed likely elects to hold monetary policy steady.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under the bill, the Department of Correction will provide training to all sheriffs-elect on how to cooperate with the United States immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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This design features a mix of sparkly red tops, a heart-centric tic-tac-toe board, and a love letter.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the plane hit a light stanchion, sheared off the tops of some trees and burst into flames well short of the runway.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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None of this would matter if not for the feeling that something is being lost in this process — top-level K-pop sacrificing its signature qualities for the sake of broader acceptance.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’s on top of the same blend of delightful qualities as its less-powerful siblings and still can be had well-equipped for under $150,000.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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