finest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finest
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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“Formerly home to music icon Tom Petty and superstar Selena Gomez, this spectacular estate offers distinctive architecture crafted with exceptional attention to detail and the finest quality,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Consider “Little Bear Ridge Road,” his latest work and one of his finest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
"Usually, I feel alone. Here, I see so many like me," says Dhanshika, another member of the community, smiling as she watched friends dressed in their finest sari dresses.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
He has been described as one of the finest actors in Ireland as well as a loving father.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Matulovic may have been a trickster, but he was also one of his country’s finest players, not easily defeated.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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