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noun

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Recent Examples of blue-chip
Adjective
The sale is just more evidence that dinosaurs have become serious trophy objects for wealthy collectors, joining blue-chip paintings, rare watches, and sports memorabilia at the top end of the luxury market. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 While big fashion brands routinely collaborate with blue-chip artists, Kriemler has a knack for rooting out under-the-radar or on-the-cusp talents, always trusting his instincts. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
Backed by blue chip investors including Sequoia Capital, Thrive Capital and Khosla Ventures, the company also gives caregivers access to an app that serves as a one-stop shop for time sheets, charting and asking questions of an AI-powered assistant. — Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Alphabet is replacing Verizon on the 30-member blue chip index. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-chip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
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
Adjective
  • The last-minute loss denied the Giants (5-3-1) a prime opportunity to expand their NFC East lead over the Dallas Cowboys (4-5), Commanders (3-5-1) and Philadelphia Eagles (2-7).
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • But strong audience test scores prompted Paramount to give the movie a prime Christmas Day release date.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Sara Sothern was the driving force behind her daughter’s career, channeling her own ambitions into Taylor’s success.
    — Estrella Albendea Ruiz, Vanity Fair, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Also worth noting that only one New York football coach has had any sustained success this century—Tom Coughlin, hired with a great track record at Boston College and Jacksonville.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin's one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin’s one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • One of his first hits was a commercial in Europe for cigarettes.
    — Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But consumer demand in China has been suppressed as confidence took a hit from a prolonged property sector downturn among other factors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Server was wonderful and attentive and the manager came around to check on things.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a wonderful connection between this film and the festival.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Arrive for lunch at the Grotto in your bathing suit, and please don't sleep through the terrific breakfast buffet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Though Osborne finished 17-for-34 for 245 yards and two TDs, sacked three times, made some spectacular plays, and receiver Ryder Treadway made a number of terrific catches, the Huskies could not catch up.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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