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
News Desk, Artforum, 5 Feb. 2026
The Longhorns must replace the mercurial Mia Scott at third base, but White has secured back-to-back blue-chip recruiting classes that could help fill that hole.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Last September, shortly after Schulman joined, Burberry fell out of the FTSE 100 index of blue chip stocks on the London Stock Exchange due to its shrinking valuation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Established in London in 1995, Stephen Friedman represented such blue-chip artists as Caroline Coon, Denzil Forrester, Rivane Neuenschwander, Yinka Shonibare, David Shrigley, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, and Kehinde Wiley.
—News Desk, Artforum, 5 Feb. 2026
The Longhorns must replace the mercurial Mia Scott at third base, but White has secured back-to-back blue-chip recruiting classes that could help fill that hole.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Circle Internet and Bullish had successful listings, but there has been a recent consolidation in the prices of blue chip cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Last September, shortly after Schulman joined, Burberry fell out of the FTSE 100 index of blue chip stocks on the London Stock Exchange due to its shrinking valuation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
Adjective
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They're arranged in haphazard rows, with Andrew Jackson occupying a prime front spot simply because the owner likes his hair.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Thaksin could be eligible for parole in May, his nephew is the party’s prime ministerial candidate.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a tension, too, between the observant realism of Layton’s style and the derivativeness of the plotting, though the three leads, all superb, smooth it over with considerable skill.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some offer sweeping waterfront views, others cozy corners made for lingering conversations, but all pair superb food with intimate ambiance.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The facility’s drainage pip from the coffee machines to the floor sink was lacking an air gap.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
21 Nov. 2025
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Trump has convinced many Americans that U.S. alliances are a favor to other nations and that there is no cost to squeezing allies until their pips squeak.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
18 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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There is a fantastic Lam retrospective at the Modern Museum of Art, but Scott had the idea months before and went to great lengths to convince Lam’s estate to collaborate.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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There were some hits and there were some misses for sure.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rose is a terrific story told with confidence and brisk pacing, but also a great vehicle for the astonishing Hüller.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Early in the second period, Franzreb made two terrific saves, the first one a glove stab on a Dylan Larkin shorthanded bid and the second on an Eichel breakaway, who had just stepped out the box.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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