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adjective

Definition of blue-chipnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind because of his blue-chip crew, he's won yachting's biggest prize several times

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blue chip

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noun

as in blue chipper

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Recent Examples of blue-chip
Adjective
In addition to blue-chip brands making their own microdramas, some companies, like fast-fashion brand Shein, are also diving into product placement in these often soapy series. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 Since the 1950s-era 300 SL, now a blue-chip collectible, the model has married sports-car athleticism with chic interior styling. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Noun
Small caps routinely get less attention from investors and less coverage from Wall Street analysts than blue chip companies. — Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Long before working on blue chip series like Succession and Better Call Saul — and skewering the denizens of the Silicon Valley bubble for AMC's upcoming satire The Audacity — Jonathan Glatzer contemplated very different bubbles. — Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-chip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
  1. excellent
  2. blue chipper
  3. prime
  4. success
  5. superb
  6. pip
  7. great
  8. hit
Adjective
  • Rocket is known for its excellent customer service and easy-to-use website and mobile app.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Bagworm is excellent and I am thrilled Oscilloscope will be bringing this cinematic fever dream to a theater near you.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Bumila is a real-deal blue chipper who has compiled a resume few from the Boston area have ever matched.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of blue chipper
Adjective
  • As the contract renewal window builds throughout September and October, this is prime territory for networks to launch aggressive marketing campaigns alongside the launch of new iPhone models.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The four- or six-person domes have lofts, full bathrooms with walk-in showers and prime stargazing right from bed.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Atlanta’s formula for success included 16 second-chance points, 21 points off turnovers and 35 rebounds.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of success
Adjective
  • Those programs collectively play superb baseball, but that doesn’t necessarily equate to draft calls.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • La Roja did a superb job limiting the touches of world-class striker Kylian Mbappe, with the Spanish midfield being the unsung heroes of the first half.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of superb
Noun
  • My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
  • The second chick followed about a week later, starting to pip on March 17 and hatching on March 19.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of pip
Adjective
  • Naturally, minds will go back to 1986, when Argentina beat England 2-1 and Diego Maradona scored arguably the greatest World Cup goal of all-time.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • And the greatest Golden Boot chase in World Cup history as greats Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Haaland and Kane rose like giants.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of great
Noun
  • The visitors had two hits before that, one of which was a two-out double by Mike Yastrzemski off the right field wall before Bart’s game-changing at-bat.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • King allowed just one run on four hits and two walks in six innings.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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