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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

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

An Australian shepherd called Viking was crowned best in show at the 2024 show, beating 24,000 dogs from around the world.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025

The dog that won best in show was Buster’s bulldog.

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

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