next-level
adjective
next-lev·el
ˈnekst-ˌle-vəl 
informal
: surpassing others : uncommonly good or impressive
But even though I love complaints and complainers, even though I am still technically a next-level complainer myself, a complainer who can elevate her complaints to a kind of art form …—
Heather Havrilesky
Heather HavrileskyIt's a testament to how good our coaches are at developing next-level players that we kind of expect we could lose a couple players to the Olympics.—Sydney Baldwin
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The Panthers unveiled the next-level Panthers against Tampa Bay.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
From May 2–4, Harbour Club will be activating at the Miami International Autodrome, immersing guests in a high-octane, high-luxury experience featuring prime views, next-level dining, and signature indulgences courtesy of a’Riva and Nikai — including Chef Michele’s famed pistachio gelato.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
It is now headquartered in San Antonio and has expanded to more than 1,000 locations across 16 states and has been serving up piping-hot burgers, next-level seasonal items, and signature sauces for 75 years.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
Even a casual dive into X and Reddit can uncover next-level cruelty aimed at the actor for not meeting their unrealistic expectations.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
From May 2–4, Harbour Club will be activating at the Miami International Autodrome, immersing guests in a high-octane, high-luxury experience featuring prime views, next-level dining, and signature indulgences courtesy of a’Riva and Nikai — including Chef Michele’s famed pistachio gelato.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
It is now headquartered in San Antonio and has expanded to more than 1,000 locations across 16 states and has been serving up piping-hot burgers, next-level seasonal items, and signature sauces for 75 years.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
Even a casual dive into X and Reddit can uncover next-level cruelty aimed at the actor for not meeting their unrealistic expectations.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for next-level
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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