next-level

adjective

next-lev·​el ˈnekst-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce next-level (audio)
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
It'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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With an ambitious 22-track lineup inspired by Yakuza mystique and Samurai discipline, according to the press release, the LP packs raw lyricism, relentless ambition, and next-level collaborations. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025 Windows 11 Pro was built with gamers in mind, from faster load times to next-level graphics support. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 How Astaroth works Astaroth is a next-level phishing kit that takes scamming to a whole new level. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The chemistry is undeniable; the intensity next-level. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for next-level

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First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of next-level was in 1995

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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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