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adjective

Definition of blue-chipnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind because of his blue-chip crew, he's won yachting's biggest prize several times

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blue chip

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noun

as in blue chipper

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Recent Examples of blue-chip
Adjective
Since the 1950s-era 300 SL, now a blue-chip collectible, the model has married sports-car athleticism with chic interior styling. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 Pace, which is part of a small, rarefied group of blue-chip megagalleries including Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and Zwirner, has seven international locations. — News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Noun
Howard High’s Ta’Shawn Poole was the last Georgia blue chip standing. — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 25 June 2026 Alphabet is replacing Verizon on the 30-member blue chip index. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-chip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
  1. excellent
  2. success
  3. prime
  4. pip
  5. superb
  6. hit
  7. great
  8. terrific
Adjective
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • While the administration lost its bid this week to do away with birthright citizenship by executive order, its strategy has, in large part, been a success.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of success
Adjective
  • Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
  • The second chick followed about a week later, starting to pip on March 17 and hatching on March 19.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of pip
Adjective
  • After multiple close calls, Ivory Coast tied the match in the 74th minute with a superb run by Amad Diallo.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026
Definition of superb
Noun
  • Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • In all, Barnes gave up seven runs and 12 hits, including three home runs.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of hit
Adjective
  • William's sixth-great-grandfather was born in Coventry in 1740 and enlisted as a private in the Connecticut militia.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of terrific

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