finest

[ fahy-nist ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. the police:

   New York City's finest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of finest¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

Working with the finest ingredients helped to foster a culture of innovation in my cooking.

From Salon

He continued: “Today, I’m making a commitment: We’re getting back to Starbucks. We’re refocusing on what has always set Starbucks apart: a welcoming coffeehouse where people gather, and where we serve the finest coffee, handcrafted by our skilled baristas. This is our enduring identity. We will innovate from here.”

From Salon

That frees you up to dip into the human soup of the boardwalk for people-watching at its finest: pigeon-training, python-handling carnies, vendors who can write your name on a grain of rice or balance your chakras.

From Los Angeles Times

Made of the finest 100% organic cotton, this boxy pocket tee is ultra-flattering and comfortable.

From Los Angeles Times

For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world.

From BBC