- superlative of fine.
finest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finest
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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“I wanted to cast it big, get the finest bunch of actors,” because their familiar faces would help a modern audience feel at home in an ancient story.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
The team’s presumed final service takes place under what is, in many ways, the worst possible circumstances, which brings out their finest effort.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
Han now considers him China's finest guanniu practitioner, but Li is troubled by the lack of others following in his footsteps.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
There might be no better way to catch up than a crash course in American fiction, the experiences of individuals as imagined by the nation’s finest and most influential authors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
“My friend,” said Somkit, slapping Pong on the shoulder, “welcome to the Mud House, the finest burned-out tenement building in the whole city.”
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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