- superlative of fine.
finest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finest
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
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Brando was the finest actor she ever worked with, Saint later said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
A year later, Manchester City paid his 70m euro release clause, and Guardiola turned him into arguably the finest holding midfielder of his generation.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
In its finest moments, the box set captures the astonishing level of musical development that will energize the remainder of The Beatles’ career, a period of unparalleled pop-cultural ambition and stylistic experimentation.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
“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 added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
There are high-rise offices and impressive, colorful buildings, like the Metropolitan Theater, Crystal Arcade, and Jai Alai Building, a sports complex that is considered the finest art deco building in Asia.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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