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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
On the health department's final two site visits, inspectors found white paint chips nearby but no blue chips, according to DHS documents.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
It is backed by a roster of blue chip firms, including Israeli VC firm Cyberstarts, Index Ventures, Insight Partners and Sequoia Capital.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 14 July 2024
But, having recently brought back Walking with Dinosaurs, Coveney said BBC science is full steam ahead and has in fact doubled its number of blue chips of late to around one per year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 July 2024
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The benchmark South Korean blue chip Kospi index rose 2%.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
On the health department's final two site visits, inspectors found white paint chips nearby but no blue chips, according to DHS documents.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
It is backed by a roster of blue chip firms, including Israeli VC firm Cyberstarts, Index Ventures, Insight Partners and Sequoia Capital.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 14 July 2024
But, having recently brought back Walking with Dinosaurs, Coveney said BBC science is full steam ahead and has in fact doubled its number of blue chips of late to around one per year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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In addition to strong, Oscar-worthy performances from the two leads, terrific actors populate the rest of the film, including Bowen Yang as Galinda’s bestie Pfannee, Jonathan Bailey as the impish prince Fiyero and the inimitable Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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All of the sequences showing Juliette doing her best Indiana Jones impression — improvising and exploring — are truly terrific.Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Crevice tool: This is great for areas that are narrow and hard to reach, like corners or in between car seats.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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Research consistently shows that companies with inclusive practices experience higher employee engagement, productivity, and retention—critical factors for success in today's competitive market.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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To set yourself up for success, focus on realistic goals.Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Black Friday 2024 delivered some stellar sales from big box retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Wayfair and too many more.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Glossier Leave it to Glossier to have a stellar Black Friday sale!Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
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Set aside 22 pips for garnish; roughly chop the remaining candy.Kermilia White, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some wine jars dating back 5,000 years ago containing pips and residues have also been discovered in Egypt.Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024
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In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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By the time the final round hits, the only players left are Kyle, Sam, Sue and Teeny, but no one can stand in the way of Kyle winning that necklace for a fourth time.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Discovery took massive, multi-billion dollar hits this summer to write down the value of their cable assets.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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