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
Wanting only the best for Sir David, the duo "disappeared into her room" and used some of her finest pens to make the drawing extra special.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
It was once home to one of the West Coast’s finest theater schools, with alumni including Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Consider “Little Bear Ridge Road,” his latest work and one of his finest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
I brushed my hands over the scratched and warped wood as if it were the finest gold.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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