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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On the floor for high school, Williams looks like a next-level player.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Inaugural pomp isn't new — visitors always want to feel important while rubbing elbows with the incoming power party — but keeping up with the Trumps and their billionaire buddies has some hotels hawking next-level excess to those hoping for access.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Started by Harmon Dobson back in 1950 and now headquartered in San Antonio, the restaurant is celebrating 75 years of fresh, piping-hot burgers, next-level seasonal items, and signature sauces in 2025.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Make way for the Vive XL Wheelchair Bag, a $19 powerhouse with almost 5,000 perfect ratings and a laundry list of next-level features.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Inaugural pomp isn't new — visitors always want to feel important while rubbing elbows with the incoming power party — but keeping up with the Trumps and their billionaire buddies has some hotels hawking next-level excess to those hoping for access.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Started by Harmon Dobson back in 1950 and now headquartered in San Antonio, the restaurant is celebrating 75 years of fresh, piping-hot burgers, next-level seasonal items, and signature sauces in 2025.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Make way for the Vive XL Wheelchair Bag, a $19 powerhouse with almost 5,000 perfect ratings and a laundry list of next-level features.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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