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
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Almost half a century later, the resurgence of the LES as an artists’ hub is being shaped by small, independent galleries; artist-run nonprofits like 99Canal and the Abrons Art Center; blue-chip galleries like Perrotin; and the East Side outposts of Chelsea galleries such as Hollis Taggart.
—Natalia Torija, Curbed, 14 May 2026
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
One of the world’s largest crypto exchanges has raised a huge stash of capital from a blue chip financial titan.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The Dawgs lost three blue-chip commits in the last month, including five-star cornerback Donte Wright, who flipped to the Miami Hurricanes less than a week ago.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Almost half a century later, the resurgence of the LES as an artists’ hub is being shaped by small, independent galleries; artist-run nonprofits like 99Canal and the Abrons Art Center; blue-chip galleries like Perrotin; and the East Side outposts of Chelsea galleries such as Hollis Taggart.
—Natalia Torija, Curbed, 14 May 2026
Noun
Apps from major brands and blue chip password managers will provide codes on your phone.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
One of the world’s largest crypto exchanges has raised a huge stash of capital from a blue chip financial titan.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
Adjective
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In 2024, Fritz & Franz was at risk of losing its lease with the Gables, but the City Commission at the time eventually agreed to renew the lease after the business agreed to pay more for its prime location.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Plimsoll Productions is taking the unusual step of shopping a natural history program to networks and streamers as a format after Secret Garden securing a 30% prime-time audience share and becoming the biggest unscripted launch in the UK this year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Palou has a difficult time explaining the secret of his success, too.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Jones found success using a left hook to the body followed by a straight right hand down the middle that bloodied Gualtieri’s nose.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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They’re brought to life by the superb voice turns of Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu in a chronicle of two young people weathering some of life’s harshest storms.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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But Old Trafford remains a superb football ground.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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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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The eye-catching color gives off instant vacation vibes, and looks great under a breezy white button-down or simply worn with the matching high-rise bottoms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The young people who pick up popular science books at the library tend to be deeply curious and self-motivated—qualities that also characterize great researchers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The Angels had more hits (eight) than strikeouts (six) for the second consecutive game and have won two in a row for the first time since May 5-6.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Fedde allowed eight runs on 10 hits with three strikeouts and two walks in 3 1/3 innings after entering with one out in the second following opener Bryan Hudson.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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That could be a terrific part of the B & W story.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Still, Garance’s death stare into the void, where this woman is still hard-boozing 90 minutes into the movie, starts to run its premise thin despite Exarchopoulos’ terrific and totally internalized turn.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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