finest

[ fahy-nist ]

/ ˈfaɪ nɪst /

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noun (used with a plural verb)Informal.

the police: New York City's finest.

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Origin of finest

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Words nearby finest

finer, finery, fines herbes, finespun, finesse, finest, finestra, fine structure, fine-tooth comb, fine-tune, finfish

How to use finest in a sentence

If you’re looking to try something new, find a list of some of the country’s finest chocolate-makers below.
This Valentine’s Day, reach for a better box of chocolates|Daniela Galarza|January 31, 2021|Washington Post
Moses decked out the room with the finest equipment and personal mementos, including a collection of about 70 signed jerseys from his opponents over the years.
Inside a week of recovery with Morgan Moses, one of Washington’s toughest players|Sam Fortier|December 26, 2020|Washington Post
The finest woolArchaeologists have unearthed mummified alpacas and llamas in Peru that were more than a thousand years old.
Llamas are hotter than ever. Here’s why.|By Emily Wakild/The Conversation|December 21, 2020|Popular-Science
Not only would recruits receive the finest military training, they would get to play three more years of college football on what amounted to all-star teams.
This isn’t the first time Army played Navy in a moment of crisis|Randy Roberts|December 11, 2020|Washington Post

For the collectors, the Champagne houses also offer prestige cuvées, the finest Champagne the house produces and perfect for aging.
Champagne is too special to be enjoyed only on special occasions. Here are 5 bottles to pop anytime this winter|Rachel King|December 5, 2020|Fortune
It was the finest moment of my life in 1986 when I married him.
Fergie Dives Into Prince Andrew’s Sex Scandal|Tom Sykes|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The Speyside distillery is famous for taking only the finest cut of spirit for its whisky.
The Restaurant, Flask, And Photography Worthy of The Macallan Whisky||December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ergo if the finest minds at Breitbart can't find him, Dunham's story must be fabricated.
The Right's Rape Trolls vs. Lena Dunham|Emily Shire|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite the actions of a flawed few, it is arguably the finest professional police force in the world.
The Wildly Peaceful, Human, Almost Boring, Ultimately Great New York City Protests for Eric Garner|Mike Barnicle|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And in the far south, almost in view of North Africa, the tiny port of Sanlucar de Barrameda produces the finest of fino sherries.
Beer Countries vs. Wine Countries|Clive Irving|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At this period it brought enormous prices, the finest selling at from fifteen to eighteen shillings per pound.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Impersonation absolutely requires the finest detail of mannerism to be represented in the action.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
There are some bold hights dignified as mountains below Coblentz, but the finest of the scenery is above.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
At the confluence of these two rivers there was the finest assemblage of Savages that I have yet seen.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
They use those with long, straight stems, and both their clay and porcelain pipes are of the finest form and finish.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.