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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
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Cameras also caught Braun giving Ward a kiss at their table after Succession won best drama series at Critics Choice Awards the same month.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
David debuted to in second place to $22 million from 3,119 theaters in a company-best for Angel after earning an A CinemaScore.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Dec. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Another by the Hill-Emerson found Mamdani besting Cuomo by 25 points, 50% to 25%, even as Sliwa clung to 21%.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The film picked up a total of five awards at the ceremony, including best picture, best director, original screenplay and editing.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Cameras also caught Braun giving Ward a kiss at their table after Succession won best drama series at Critics Choice Awards the same month.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
In his seventh start since Penn State lost Drew Allar to an injury, Grunkemeyer completed 23 of 34 passes, setting career bests for completions and attempts.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
David debuted to in second place to $22 million from 3,119 theaters in a company-best for Angel after earning an A CinemaScore.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Those involve besting a fellow warrior in battle.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Another by the Hill-Emerson found Mamdani besting Cuomo by 25 points, 50% to 25%, even as Sliwa clung to 21%.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for best
Noun
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In the black-and-white shot, Stewart, 35, and Meyer, 38 — still in their casual wedding attire — can be seen crouching down next to each other while happily petting their dog.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The audience laughed as the camera panned out to show their reaction, as Goldberg continued — and even pointed out one man's attire that caught her eye.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For 35 years Brazilian political elites have viewed nuclear armament as both unnecessary and counterproductive, given Brazil’s peaceful foreign policy, emphasis on multilateralism, and the Tlatelolco Treaty making Latin America a nuclear-weapons-free zone.—
Oliver Stuenkel,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The elite-to-college gymnastics transition is easier said than done.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mascot is best known for his signature catch phrase and outrageous costume featuring a red cape, sunglasses and a belt decorated with Duff beer cans.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The star also shared an adorable photo of the family’s matching Halloween costume, sharing an image of her, Luai, and Shammas wearing Batman costumes with masks and capes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Döpfner nearly bought the FT in 2015, before losing it to Nikkei, and took a controlling stake in Business Insider — at the top of the new media market — for $343 million.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Liquid measuring cups have space at the top to prevent overflowing as well as a spout for easy pouring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The last meeting happened in the NFC championship game in the 2022 season, where the Eagles defeated the Niners 31-7 before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Mean Green's best football season ever wasn't even over before the major figures from that team left, or announced their intentions to bounce ASAP; when the season did end, moments after North Texas defeated San Diego State to win the New Mexico Bowl, is when the great Denton flood began.—
Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Produced from 1996 to 2005, the Neptune is an elegant take on the classic sports watch featuring a slim case and an integrated bracelet with fish scale-like links in honor of the god of the sea.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Paris Hilton looks elegant in a black gown with her signature sparkly touch at the Waldorf Astoria's grand reopening in New York City.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And she was given the keys to bravery.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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What was so heartbreaking and inspiring was the quiet bravery and resilience of the people in Ukraine.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Best.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/best. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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