best of breed
Britishnoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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In some cases, Apple’s own iPhone apps are actually best of breed, so don’t take my list as a judgment of quality.
From The Verge • Feb. 25, 2020
“Wily and ruthless, Delphic and adept, he is the best of breed of a new kind of back room bonze,” the profile continued, using another word for Buddhist monk.
From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2019
To get to best in show, you first have to win a best of breed competition, held in one of several rings within the halls.
From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2019
Last year at Westminster, Whiskey won best of breed and finished fourth in the hound group; Bourbon also was honored.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2019
In terms of flavor, both are a tier below their small-batch counterparts, missing the vibrant fruitiness that distinguishes the best of breed.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2018
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