finest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finest
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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It’s fast to adopt the latest technology and produces some of the world’s finest cars External link.
From Barron's • May 18, 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 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
“That’s one of the finest at-bats I’ve ever seen, and to top it off with a home run, that is really shocking.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The list just kept on going until I wanted to remind her of how she buttonedMissy’s body into her finest green wool dress, saying, “It’s like dressing a doll.”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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