finest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finest
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Their cover of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good,” one of the late singer’s trademark vocals, finds Jagger turning in his finest performance on the album.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
A follow-up to her 2005 dance-music album, the singer’s latest release is her finest work in two decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
“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
You might expect all our selections to be victories, but this draw is right up there among England's finest away performances.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Berserkers are warriors: the finest warriors the world has ever seen.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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