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
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
House of Hunt’s neutral interiors offer a sophisticated backdrop for blue chip art and one of a kind design elements, and the boutique studio’s refined pieces allow high-quality materials to shine.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
The administration is finalizing plans for potential investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle, as well as a long list of other investors that will likely involve blue chip private equity firms, venture capital firms, and major investors in the technology industry.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
Dow Jones Industrial Average The DJIA, composed of 30 blue chip stocks across various industries, saw healthy gains in Biden's first 50 days.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The sector’s blue chips tend to be overcrowded, which is a recipe for limited yields.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
House of Hunt’s neutral interiors offer a sophisticated backdrop for blue chip art and one of a kind design elements, and the boutique studio’s refined pieces allow high-quality materials to shine.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
The administration is finalizing plans for potential investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle, as well as a long list of other investors that will likely involve blue chip private equity firms, venture capital firms, and major investors in the technology industry.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
Dow Jones Industrial Average The DJIA, composed of 30 blue chip stocks across various industries, saw healthy gains in Biden's first 50 days.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
Adjective
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Comment Wow, what a terrific series finale to Luthen, the acclaimed Disney+ show about the rebel who challenged an Empire, and also all of the other rebels, mostly by lecturing them incessantly.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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Already an Olympic bronze medalist thanks to her play for Team USA's 3 vs. 3 squad at the 2024 Paris games, Van Lith concluded a terrific NCAA career with a final season starring in the Big 12 for Texas Christian University.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Lima Beans 126 mg per cooked cup, or 30% DV In addition to providing magnesium, beans and lentils like lima beans are a great source of fiber and the B vitamin folate.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Even in Paris, this would make a great evening bag and match practically any outfit.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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There is an even spread of success and failure, of ethnicities and inherited dysfunction, along with a predictable checklist of social problems endemic to deprivation.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Second, and maybe just as important, the Vikings have produced three years of stellar quarterback infrastructure.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Bald Eagle Livestream Viewership of the nest cam ramped up with news of the pips.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Eaglets make a pip — or a crack in the egg — as the chick hatches.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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He gets paid for hits and this creates hits for him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Gooden struck out five and walked six. 2000 — Although Sammy Sosa collects five hits, Henry Rodriguez has seven RBI and Eric Young steals five bases, the Chicago Cubs still manage to lose to Montreal, 16-15.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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