How to Use take the cake in a Sentence

take the cake

idiomatic phrase

• With all of that said, Fluff & Tuff toys take the cake for our testers.
  — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2023
• Of all the amazing plays he’s made, and there have been a lot of them, that one had to take the cake.
  — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 28 May 2021
• Red, white, and blue, take the cake in this no-cook trifle made for berry lovers.
  — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
• Steven Yeun takes the cake with his Beef win at the 2023 Emmy Awards.
  — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
• In the world of hair tools, Dyson takes the cake for innovation.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 July 2023
• There are so many reasons to look forward to a trip to IKEA, but the food court just might take the cake.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2023
• For Alex, Serena Williams’s wedding took the cake as one of the best.
  — Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
• However, the primary suite on the third floor takes the cake.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023
• Though the primary suite takes the cake with a huge walk-in closet and a dressing room.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2023
• Each has their own pros and cons but for me, Will Rogers in Pacific Palisades takes the cake.
  — Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023
• As far as tech gadget gifts come, the Switch takes the cake with its three play modes and dual controllers.
  — Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 15 Nov. 2023
• You‘ve had some physical roles in the past, but does the 87North experience take the cake?
  — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2022
• For Kings Island, Orion takes the cake as the park’s tallest, fastest and longest steel roller coaster.
  — Nic Napier, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Aug. 2023
• This silhouette just might take the cake for being both a classic and very much of the moment.
  — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 May 2022
• If romance is messy, then Tinder romances take the cake.
  — Lisa Bubert, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2023
• But gray wolves take the cake, capable of eating the equivalent of 11 hot dogs per minute.
  — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2020
• Freddie Highmore isn't the first talk show guest to have a bizarre experience, but his might just take the cake.
  — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2023
• But Pollard takes the cake by being the most outlandish, the funniest, and the most surprising.
  — Vulture, 3 Nov. 2023
• If there ever were an award for the most divine entry to a place, Casa Violeta would take the cake.
  — Kelley Mullarkey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2023
• In the world of celebrity legal battles, the lawsuit over Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s winery may take the cake.
  — Alena Botros, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022
• For a portable, delectable sweet treat, this berry-lemon loaf takes the cake!
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 19 Aug. 2023
• Weird candles are a staple on every home decor list, but this teddy bear candle may take the cake for the cutest candle yet.
  — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
• While its strength is certainly a winning feature, the locking mechanisms that keep the chair open and in perfect shape take the cake.
  — Suzie Dundas, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
• Studio Nicholson’s takes the cake for the sleekest iteration of the timeless look and pairs well with a Max Mara alpaca sweater tied over the shoulders atop the coat.
  — Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
• And while their nuptials may not have been as star-studded as their engagement, Ashleigh has no doubt their wedding will take the cake.
  — Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2022
• While there are great deals on makeup and hair care, the best Amazon Prime Day 2023 skincare deals are definitely taking the cake this year.
  — Sarah Maberry, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2023
• Of all this year's most exciting hair tool Black Friday deals, blow-dryer brushes taking the cake.
  — Shanna Shipin, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
• Yahoo may just take the cake for being the continuous victim of data theft hacks.
  — Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
• For those looking for the online casino offering the best payout, Cafe Casino takes the cake for today.
  — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
• And for the older girls, Rothy's take the cake for being the comfiest and easiest to clean shoes that still manage to look incredibly stylish.
  — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 19 July 2022

Last Updated: 25 Aug 2024