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as in attire
dressy clothing
the family wore their best to the wedding
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2
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
Michaela Zee, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
All About Eve got best picture; as many will remember, thanks to #Envelopegate, La La Land did not.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Foegele, 29, had the best season of his career in his first year as a King, with personal bests in goals, assists, points and plus-minus rating.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
Tracy, an attorney who led the Illinois Republican Party from 2021 to 2024, bested five other candidates in the GOP's primary.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
All three shows also received best new series nominations.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
All About Eve got best picture; as many will remember, thanks to #Envelopegate, La La Land did not.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Nahshon Wright, Chicago Wright, 27, is a five-year veteran who made the Pro Bowl last season after having career bests in starts (16), interceptions (five, one returned for a touchdown), passes defended (11) and tackles (80).
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Foegele, 29, had the best season of his career in his first year as a King, with personal bests in goals, assists, points and plus-minus rating.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Woodland Hills’ temperature peaked at 100, besting a temperature of 92 degrees in 1997.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
Tracy, an attorney who led the Illinois Republican Party from 2021 to 2024, bested five other candidates in the GOP's primary.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for best
Noun
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Ronald White of Milton, dressed in colonial attire, stood among a line of reenactors firing replica muskets in the church’s graveyard following the service and said the anniversary carries personal meaning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The update comes as rodeo outfits have drawn attention online, including viral social media videos debating the appropriateness of attire worn by some attendees.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rori Harmon, Texas women are single-minded Four years ago, the Texas women were looking to return to the elite of college basketball.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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While two of these leaders have since been killed by Israeli strikes, they are included here to provide a more complete picture of Iran’s powerful elite – people deeply embedded in the Islamic Republic’s political, intelligence and security architecture.—
Mehrzad Boroujerdi,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Restaurant by day, stylish club by night.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The technical goals don’t interfere with the home’s stylish design, though.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This one shows Peter Parker, out of costume, collapsing.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The result was a 9-1 thumping by the Hurricanes that started the Panthers’ 6-11-0 spiral that dropped them from playoff contention and also triggered Carolina’s 12-game point streak that vaulted the team to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lale Esquivel’s solo homer led off the top of sixth inning where the Mustangs scored 5 times.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Burleson defeated beat Fort Worth South Hills 5-0 on Thursday.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Four House members have lost primary bids for higher office, and another was defeated for renomination.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With its elegant styling, comfortable three-row layout and strong hybrid powertrain, the TX stands as a polished new flagship in Lexus’ SUV lineup.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Onassis enlisted high society decorator Sister Parish to design the interiors, creating an elegant yet comfortable setting where the young political power couple entertained Washington insiders and journalists.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Forced into bravery alone in space, there’s no time or space for self-doubt, only action.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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To render into the world a thing with no material qualities is a trick that requires bravery and luck, and is akin to art, which in the making can be uncertain and uncomfortable but in other moments sublime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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