best
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adjective
above the average, beyond compare, brought to perfection, chief, choice, crowning, distinguished, exceptional, exemplary, extraordinary, faultless, favorite, first-class, first-rate, flawless, foremost, greater, highest, impeccable, incomparable, inimitable, matchless, maximum, most desirable, most excellent, optimal, optimus, outstanding, paramount, peerless, perfect, preeminent, quintessential, record-breaking, sans pareil, second to none, select, superfine, superior, superlative, supernormal, supreme, surpassing, top-level, top-notch, topmost, transcendent, unapproached, unequaled, unparalleled, unrivaled, uppermost, without comparison
associated concepts: best ability, best and highest use, best bid, best efforts, best energies, best evidence, best interests, best interests of a child, best interests of the public, best judgment, best quality, best skill and discretion or judgment, best testimony
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index
absolute (ideal), cardinal (outstanding), premium, prime (most valuable), select, subdue, superlative, transcend, utmost
Burton's Legal Thesaurus.
William C. Burton.
2006