finest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finest
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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If the voting criteria is to reward the year’s finest movies, the answer would be an unqualified yes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
The season’s finest, captured in a scene reminiscent of the Old Masters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 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
Hundreds of people turned out to watch a Jacob Elordi lookalike contest which saw youngsters don their finest tote bags and slouchy sweatshirts.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Once they were stylishly dressed, carriages drove them in luxury to the city’s finest homes.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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