next-level
adjective
next-lev·el
ˈnekst-ˌle-vəl 
informal
: surpassing others : uncommonly good or impressive
But even though I love complaints and complainers, even though I am still technically a next-level complainer myself, a complainer who can elevate her complaints to a kind of art form …—
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Heather HavrileskyIt's a testament to how good our coaches are at developing next-level players that we kind of expect we could lose a couple players to the Olympics.—Sydney Baldwin
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The Maldives – For next-level dining and drinking Maldivian resorts are constantly pushing the boundaries of luxury, but for discerning food enthusiasts, one destination stands out for 2025.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Their interior is lined in soft wool, providing next-level comfort and guaranteeing warmth in temperatures as frigid as negative 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
So the next-level coloration is quite likely to serve more than one role.
—Jason Bittel, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
That would create spectacular theatre and next-level environments on campus.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Their interior is lined in soft wool, providing next-level comfort and guaranteeing warmth in temperatures as frigid as negative 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
So the next-level coloration is quite likely to serve more than one role.
—Jason Bittel, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
That would create spectacular theatre and next-level environments on campus.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for next-level
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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