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as in attire
dressy clothing
the family wore their best to the wedding
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as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
only the best will go on to the finals
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as in to worst
to achieve a victory over
at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts
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Recent Examples of best
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Conclave and Wicked went into the ceremony leading this year’s film nominees with 11 nods each, including for the top prize of best picture.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
Her personal bests are 12.24 and 11.09, respectively.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The Gators, who won their first NCAA men’s championship title since 2007 and third overall, bested the Cougars by a razor-thin margin: 65-63.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In the end, Gangs of New York went home empty-handed despite its 10 nods, and Rob Marshall’s Chicago won best picture.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Conclave and Wicked went into the ceremony leading this year’s film nominees with 11 nods each, including for the top prize of best picture.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Delaney, who has been public about his own experience with death in losing his toddler-aged son to a brain tumor, and Slate, a comedian with the soul of a poet, are each at their bests here.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
Her personal bests are 12.24 and 11.09, respectively.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
In the February primary, House bested Henyard, garnering 88% of the vote.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The Gators, who won their first NCAA men’s championship title since 2007 and third overall, bested the Cougars by a razor-thin margin: 65-63.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for best
Noun
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The Kardashians star was dressed in comfy casual attire, sporting a navy blue sweater and a pair of light gray joggers.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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When: 3-6:30 p.m. Cost: $65 for non-members, $50 for members, $75 day of event Dress in your finest derby attire and head to Derby Days 2k25, hosted by Young Affiliates of The Mint.—
Denise Casalez,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Chávez also relied on protectionism to gain favors from business elites.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Those who need loans to attend college come from working class families, the elites don't need loans.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its stylish design and advanced features ensure future-proof functionality, even as 4K streaming is becoming more common.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walking on stage for the NFL Draft wasn’t just about putting on a new hat, sporting a stylish suit and being greeted by commissioner Roger Goodell.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After completing his education, Yi Ming worked as a film and TV stylist, fitting and styling costumes and clothes for actors.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Set and costume designer Tony Walton was married to Julie Andrews and was the magic behind some of the biggest shows on Broadway.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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There were some bad choices and some unfortunate deaths.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Both competitors defeated four female opponents each to get to the championship bout.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In Brazil’s 2023 Presidential election, Lula da Silva defeated Jair Bolsonaro by less than two percentage points.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With elegant interiors, a stunning outdoor patio, and a nod to the artistic and culinary traditions of the Côte d'Azur, Claudie invites guests to indulge in the magic of the South of France with every visit.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Some people prefer more minimal styles and want a midi dress that’s simple and elegant and easy to accessorize.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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With Ronald Araujo coming into Flick’s defence against Dortmund, Barcelona fans must still wince when watching the bravery that is required to play such a high line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ground Zero is the story of Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier who showed rare bravery, grit and courage during his posting in Kashmir and managed to kill a major terrorist - Rana Tahir Nadeem, widely known as Ghazi Baba to the world.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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