How to Use a cut above in a Sentence
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His team of stylists is also a cut above the rest, should your coif be chuffed and in need of repair.
— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024 -
Read ahead to find out why this sunscreen is a cut above the rest.
— Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024 -
But there are two ways in which the company is a cut above the rest.
— Stefanie Waldek, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023 -
But there are two ways in which the company is a cut above the rest.
— Stefanie Waldek, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023 -
In terms of style and performance, these boots are a cut above the rest.
— Tim Kohut, BGR, 6 July 2021 -
But for baked goods that are a cut above the rest, here are some of the very best patisseries in Paris.
— Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 22 July 2024 -
And the best in the market, the one that’s simply a cut above the rest, is this option from Valentino.
— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023 -
As the Rangers learned in their two losses in Tampa, the Lightning are a cut above.
— New York Times, 8 June 2022 -
Loved01 is a cut above other celebrity brands in a few ways.
— Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023 -
While modern low-top sneaks may be plentiful, some are a cut above the rest.
— Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 -
Utah is rife with dinosaurs, but this super-sized raptor seems to be a cut above.
— Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2020 -
Tomlinson had a cut above his eye and injured his nose.
— Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022 -
Superhuman Supreme is a cut above the rest of our pre-workouts.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022 -
Any griller worth their tongs needs a solid knife to slice their meats, and Vanover swears the Butcher Knife by Cutco is, well, a cut above.
— Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 11 Sep. 2023 -
That fashion-forward, slipper-like veneer is a cut above the rest.
— Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 9 Jan. 2023 -
For formal tableware that is unforgettable, the Juliska brand Berry & Thread set is a cut above the rest.
— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023 -
For formal tableware that is unforgettable, the Juliska brand Berry & Thread set is a cut above the rest.
— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023 -
And the kitchen turns out food — beet salad, calamari and pesto pasta, as well as burgers and fish and chips — that’s a cut above the usual pub fare.
— Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024 -
As great as all give Ganassi cars have looked both in qualifying and race trim, Dixon's been a cut above these two weeks.
— Nat Newell, The Indianapolis Star, 25 May 2022 -
Together, the photo results are a cut above all budget and midrange phones.
— Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2022 -
Arlo's notification system is a cut above the rest, and a ring to the doorbell can even trigger a phone call to your phone.
— Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023 -
The police dog suffered a cut above one eye, and no officers were injured, Steffan said.
— Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 -
But even before my daughter was born, Bluey was frequently invoked by parent friends as the kids’ show that was a cut above.
— David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2023 -
The owner’s suite is rightly a cut above the rest of the accommodations with a private terrace and twin bathrooms.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2023 -
Despite a cut above his left eye that left a trail of blood running down his face in the final two rounds and having to work hard for the win, Chavez was never in any kind of danger.
— Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022 -
In contrast, working for AOC is seen as a cut above the toxic political furnace of Hill life.
— Pablo Manríquez, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2023 -
This one is a cut above the rest with its durable full-grain leather exterior and water-resistant pockets to help guard against spills.
— Sam Peters, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022 -
The Brits minced no words, either, claiming the third iteration will be a cut above the competition.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2022 -
The food is also a cut above the usual brewpub fare, served with an upscale twist in a modern, comfortable setting.
— Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024 -
Klein and Lind are two of the country’s keenest political observers, and their books are a cut above the slew of others on the United States’ divisions.
— Amy Chua, Foreign Affairs, 1 June 2020
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