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best in show

American  

noun

  1. an award to the dog, cat, or other animal judged best of all breeds in a competition.

  2. the animal that wins such an award.


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"Lanterns bring cheer, light and hope. Without them, life is sad," David, 41, whose 2024 entry won best in show, said of the craft.

From Barron's Dec. 19, 2025

At 2024’s Northwest Cider Cup, this rosé-like cider from Oregon won best in show.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

It is the first time a dog from Italy has won best in show, which comes with a trophy and small cash prize of reportedly £200.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2025

Mr Liguori said it was "incredible, it's amazing" to be the first dog from Italy to be crowned best in show.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2025

Look at these two sentences: Buster’s bulldog, which had one white ear, won best in show.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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