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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
Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Sep. 2024
Adam Schiff Leading by more than 20 points in polls in the U.S. Senate race, Democratic congressman bests Republican rival Steve Garvey in their only one-on-one debate and heads for an apparent landslide victory.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024
Tatum's Celtics won it all, besting the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game Finals series.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 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
In a head-to-head matchup, Trump bests Harris, 50% to 47%.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Sep. 2024
Adam Schiff Leading by more than 20 points in polls in the U.S. Senate race, Democratic congressman bests Republican rival Steve Garvey in their only one-on-one debate and heads for an apparent landslide victory.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
Completing bounties, helping citizens through side-quests, besting other candidates—all of these actions help the game’s hero in a quantifiable way, where his number inches further up a magical scoreboard.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024
Tatum's Celtics won it all, besting the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game Finals series.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Erivo makes the case for suiting always being appropriate for evening attire beautifully.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, alongside her husband, Patrick Mahomes, 29, their 3-year-old daughter Sterling and their son Bronze, who turns 2 in November, dressed up in fun zoo animal attire to celebrate the spirited holiday.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The elites, of course, include America’s biggest stars in movies, TV, sports and music.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unlike other, sycophantic portions of right-wing media, Kirk isn’t simply a hanger-on to the conservative elite.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Moo Deng has even become a popular Halloween costume this year, and starred on Saturday Night Live, when actor Bowen Yang featured her on the show's Weekend Update in October, discussing her perspective of newfound fame.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In other photos, Khai was snapped climbing a tree, as well as walking outdoors in a skeleton costume and vibrant red and purple fleece for Halloween.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 6-foot Mejia could be an excellent choice with her passing skills and height.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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His choice for attorney general will be closely watched.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The aftermath of Israel’s 1982 invasion illustrates another stark fact: permanently weakening or even defeating an organization can give rise to new ones.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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And four hearts doubled could and should have been defeated.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent can turn any living space into an elegant oasis — even if it’s decorated with Legos.Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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