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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
Will Lee For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Goncalves and her best friend Maddie Mogen, both 21, along with Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, also 20.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2023
Lela London, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind the first day here for Moana 2 bests the first day of that Illumination/Nintendo title at $31.7M — but that pic didn’t have any previews.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 12 Dec. 2024
This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
But this past week in Boston has been one of the best of his career.
—Will Lee For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Goncalves and her best friend Maddie Mogen, both 21, along with Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, also 20.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2023
Noun
Rambutan One of Borough Market’s all-time bests, Rambutan is a joyful riot of traditional Sri Lankan flavors and top-tier ingenuity.
—Lela London, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind the first day here for Moana 2 bests the first day of that Illumination/Nintendo title at $31.7M — but that pic didn’t have any previews.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
Avelino, in the election held last month, cruised to victory in his re-election bid for the 68th Assembly district seat, besting Republican businessman Mike Tardif with 63.7% of the vote.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 12 Dec. 2024
This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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The coaching attire is typically of interest at the Winter Classic.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Will Ferrell was in rare form at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29, as he was spotted in the stands during an NHL game between between the L.A. Kings and Philadelphia Flyers in full Buddy the Elf attire, revisiting his memorable starring role in the 2003 Christmas classic Elf.Jen Juneau, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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All the while, the American elite are benefitting from intermingled crises, keeping each others’ wallets fat at the expense of the people.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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The thing is, Green Bay continues to get beat up by NFC elites Detroit, Minnesota and Philadelphia.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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Clarke: With the 1800s, with the costumes and the sets you were immediately transported.Megan Vick, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
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But no one should be surprised if Glaser name-checks her a few times, or possibly takes the stage at some point wearing an Eras Tour costume.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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If protection against the scent of sweat is sufficient, a deodorant is a good choice.Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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The state puts on a show during the winter holidays as well, presenting visitors countless no-lose choices.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns to secure the AFC North title.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The once and future president defeated a movement conservative, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), to win the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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The duo’s delicate scent is a lovely way to start the day, and feels more elegant than a lot of other shampoo and conditioner fragrances.Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Delina has a softness to her that’s alluringly elegant without overpowering the wearer.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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As a reward for his act of bravery, Zayin was given a gift card from the store Zumiez to purchase a new skateboard after the group of kids took his.Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The trial has convulsed France and transformed the woman at its center into a feminist icon for her bravery in allowing the case to be tried publicly.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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