as in excellent
of the very best kind
because of his blue-chip crew, he's won yachting's biggest prize several times
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Recent Examples of blue-chip
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite not being blue chip assets, memecoins are the second-most popular category dominating market narrative mindshare.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
What’s working in Alabama’s favor is that despite a large exodus after Saban’s retirement, this is still one of the most talented rosters in the nation with an 88 percent blue chip rate (the percentage of players who were four- or five-star recruits), which is second only to Ohio State.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
Partnerships have been developed with blue chip brands such as Verizon, while McDonald’s has sponsored La Liga North America training camps in locations including Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas and New Jersey.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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Wall Street loves a 140-year-old original blue chip that pays a 4.9% dividend as trading in the new year kicks off.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite not being blue chip assets, memecoins are the second-most popular category dominating market narrative mindshare.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
What’s working in Alabama’s favor is that despite a large exodus after Saban’s retirement, this is still one of the most talented rosters in the nation with an 88 percent blue chip rate (the percentage of players who were four- or five-star recruits), which is second only to Ohio State.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
Partnerships have been developed with blue chip brands such as Verizon, while McDonald’s has sponsored La Liga North America training camps in locations including Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas and New Jersey.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Campbell, one of the hardest workers in this draft class, is a terrific athlete.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Kansas chapter has done similar projects in the past with success, said executive director Denise Cyzman.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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This offseason, a new head coach and the addition of several key players have increased the odds of success in Indiana.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, April 5, Saginaw’s stellar playoff run came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Highland Park (20-1-2) at Coppell High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Announced back in 2023 with a stellar trailer, Marathon has gone through two directors (the first being fired for misconduct) and is currently run by ex-Valorant lead Joe Zigler.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Eaglets make a pip — or a crack in the egg — as the chick hatches.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Another pip – that initial crack of an eggshell as a chick begins to hatch – was reported in a second egg Tuesday as Jackie and Shadow took turns carefully watching the hatchling’s progress.—
Devyn Byers,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Trump's approval ratings take a hit: tariff turmoil causes economic anxiety Among the Pew's survey's other findings: By more than a two-to-one margin, Americans oppose rather than favor the U.S. taking over Greenland (53% vs. 23%) and Gaza (62% vs. 15%).—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite Tesla’s focus on U.S. production, the company still took a hit amid the global market rout.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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