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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Recent Examples of blue-chip
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Tiwani Contemporary relocated its current London headquarters to Mayfair, the city’s central district for blue-chip galleries, in 2023.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Apps from major brands and blue chip password managers will provide codes on your phone.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Cleveland demanded a premium, blue-chip pass rusher to make this deal, so the Niners were always going to fall hopelessly short.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Tiwani Contemporary relocated its current London headquarters to Mayfair, the city’s central district for blue-chip galleries, in 2023.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
Bain is one of the few blue chip talents in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is fairly watered down from a talent standpoint.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Apps from major brands and blue chip password managers will provide codes on your phone.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
Adjective
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Plenty of faceless creators have continued to find success on social media despite YouTube’s crackdown.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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But also debates within the Labour Party, the state of the polls, the development of public opinion, and the success or otherwise of the government in generating growth by other means.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The Sparks have a prime opportunity to pick up some wins during a three-game road trip that begins with matchups against two of the bottom three teams in the WNBA standings.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Midfielders Tyler Adams is a superb defensive midfielder.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Fathers with impeccable taste are sure to resonate with the idea of a sumptuous brunch, a barbecue concert or a superb wine dinner.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Cedric Mullins had two of the five hits for Tampa Bay, which did not collect its first hit off Soriano until Mullins singled leading off the fourth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Before exiting his eighth start of the season, Strider had allowed six runs on six hits.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Roberto Duran, the Central American nation’s most famous son, is one of the greatest boxers in history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers, for whom Smith had a terrific rookie season, issued a statement announcing his passing on Saturday afternoon.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The meals served on board were good (including some terrific local dishes).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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