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
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
That’s the view of Daniel Jeremiah, the lead draft analyst for NFL Network who spent nearly three hours Thursday fielding questions about the prospective Class of ’25 ranging from blue chip prospects to the more obscure third-day selections.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The massive Irish tackle (6-8, 315) amassed several All-American honors after another successful season in South Bend and is one of two blue chip tackle prospects in this class.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
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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
That’s the view of Daniel Jeremiah, the lead draft analyst for NFL Network who spent nearly three hours Thursday fielding questions about the prospective Class of ’25 ranging from blue chip prospects to the more obscure third-day selections.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The massive Irish tackle (6-8, 315) amassed several All-American honors after another successful season in South Bend and is one of two blue chip tackle prospects in this class.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 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
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White Smoke Billows from Vatican Chimney White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, signaling that a new pope—the 267th leader of the Catholic Church—had been chosen on the second day of the conclave.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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There is seemingly a show for each subgenre for fans of all those great 2000s series.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Entering the space with body fragrance and aroma brands like Veronique Gabai, and lifestyle retail spaces like Blind Barber providing body care and scents for men, Aroma 360 finds its success in its core room scents that are filling the air in high-end commercial spaces other than its own.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Enzo Maresca There’s a particular sort of person who tends to celebrate goals, wins, anything to do with sporting success really, not with obvious expressions of happiness, but with an intensity that might look like anger to the untrained eye.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The locals sure aren't, with an increasing number of surfers finally catching on to the islands' stellar swells.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Of course, Blue Ivy has been blowing fans away with her fierce performances and stellar moves throughout the show.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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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
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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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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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 21 May. 2025.
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