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

As with the finest box sets, the production team has rendered the original contents with considerable fidelity, affording the recordings with greater definition while being assiduously careful about maintaining the artist’s five-decade-old vision.

From Salon

England subdued the atmosphere from the start, mixing calm possession with pace in attack, especially down the flanks, setting the tone for Carsley's finest night.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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

The pair formed a fertile partnership, with Sinatra calling him "a giant" and "one of the finest musicians I've ever known".

From BBC