finest

American  

[fahy-nist] / ˈfaɪ nɪst /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. the police.

   New York City's finest.

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Etymology

Origin of finest

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

One such portrait, with little doubt the finest of its kind, is that of Isidora.

From The Wall Street Journal

This parson’s son wrote some of the finest poems in the history of the language while also achieving international fame and substantial wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Schmitt, now a U.S. senator, praised Albus as “one of the finest prosecutors I have ever met” when endorsing his nomination for U.S. attorney in December.

From Salon

The resulting film - A Shot at Glory - is not considered one of his finest works, but it is still recalled fondly by Scottish fans who turned out in their thousands to watch it being filmed.

From BBC

Ms. Moyer-Nocchi’s finest work comes in two chapters probing the special relationship Americans have with macaroni and cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal