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as in attire
dressy clothing
the family wore their best to the wedding
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as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
only the best will go on to the finals
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as in to worst
to achieve a victory over
at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts
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Recent Examples of best
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Conclave and Wicked went into the ceremony leading this year’s film nominees with 11 nods each, including for the top prize of best picture.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Singer, who still wears No. 51, also had career bests in strikeouts (170) and innings pitched (179 2/3).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The race was a mirror of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty bested my three-year-old, who had smashingly won the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in the Triple Crown.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Noun
In the end, Gangs of New York went home empty-handed despite its 10 nods, and Rob Marshall’s Chicago won best picture.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Conclave and Wicked went into the ceremony leading this year’s film nominees with 11 nods each, including for the top prize of best picture.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
Profar had career bests in average (.280), OBP (.380) and slugging percentage (.459) in 2024 for San Diego.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Singer, who still wears No. 51, also had career bests in strikeouts (170) and innings pitched (179 2/3).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
Adjective
So, General Motors and its portfolio of brands could have a better shot at besting Tesla in electric vehicle sales in 2026.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The race was a mirror of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty bested my three-year-old, who had smashingly won the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in the Triple Crown.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for best
Noun
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Rambin shared a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot on TikTok, which offered a glimpse of the couple's first look at one another in their wedding attire.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, athletic clothes, running shoes, a towel and proper swimming attire to camp each day.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
Noun
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One America, with coastal elites in places like New York City and Los Angeles, who continue to steamroll towards full-on Marxism, and another with ordinary, hard-working Americans across the country, like here in the great state of Alaska, who don’t embrace this extremism.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Unfolding against the backdrop of SCAD’s campus in the hilltop village of Lacoste in the Luberon Valley, honorees included actor Toby Jones, director Stephen Frears, screenwriter Christopher Hampton and James Bond and Harry Potter costume designer Jany Temime.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Every cobbled lane was blocked by revelers crowded outside the bars, all wearing white-and-red fiesta costumes.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The award-winning Financial Services Commission ensures adherence to global standards, making the jurisdiction a top choice for cross-border investment.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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But, for a minimalist, display-worthy option, this one’s a great choice.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The Italian became the first man or woman from her country to defeat a top-3 seed at Wimbledon since the Open Era began in 1968.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Unlike other characters that need to jump on enemies to defeat them, DK can throw an endless stream of haymaker punches in all directions and can even rip chunks of rock and the ground itself out to throw with precision.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Combining sophisticated calf leather with the brand’s signature canvas, the bag is effortlessly stylish and functional.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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Its sporty yet stylish design pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Her bravery, poise, and care are an example to not only her campers but to all of us.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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For her bravery, she was later honored as Righteous Among the Nations.—
Linda Ambrus Broenniman,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The first came in the top of the fourth when Buehler walked Josh Lowe and served up a two-run home run to Ha-Seong Kim, his first of the season to put the Rays ahead 2-1.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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Shortly after Chicago scored two runs to reduce the lead to 3-2 in the top of the fourth inning, Lewis raced into second base with a one-out double.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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