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
Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
With Harding in the fold TCU is currently slated to return Ashton Simmons and RJ Jones at guard while also adding blue chip recruit Kayden ‘Bugg’ Edwards from Duncanville.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 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
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But Maryland’s resilience last weekend looked more like that first-half squad — showcasing an ability to score in bunches and the athleticism to hang defensively with any blue chip program.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
With Harding in the fold TCU is currently slated to return Ashton Simmons and RJ Jones at guard while also adding blue chip recruit Kayden ‘Bugg’ Edwards from Duncanville.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
Adjective
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Salah then surged forward towards the edge of the box before playing an excellent pass with the outside of his left boot.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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That is exactly what happened for Olivia Smith’s excellent opener as Marie Hobinger hit a defence-splitting pass in to Canada’s 20-year-old rising star.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ovechkin is easy to like, though, by all accounts a terrific teammate.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But at first, the seizures were a source of great anxiety for our whole family.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
14 Apr. 2025
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His great concern, however, is that A.I. is not being developed with this goal in mind.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Kansas chapter has done similar projects in the past with success, said executive director Denise Cyzman.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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For Tui, who spent time in the United States playing in the Premier Rugby Sevens competition, such success hasn’t happened by chance.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Saturday, April 5, Saginaw’s stellar playoff run came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Highland Park (20-1-2) at Coppell High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Like earthquakes, ripples of gas on a star's surface — referred to as stellar quakes — offer clues about what lies beneath.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Another pip – that initial crack of an eggshell as a chick begins to hatch – was reported in a second egg Tuesday as Jackie and Shadow took turns carefully watching the hatchling’s progress.—
Devyn Byers,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This may have also been coupled with wishful thinking among those who may have seen their portfolios take a major hit.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Oswego 7-1 (2) Bryson Norwood stays hot with two hits, a double and an RBI in 6-3 win at Marmion.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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