next-level

adjective

next-lev·​el ˈnekst-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce next-level (audio)
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 …Heather Havrilesky
It'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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Without much of an early AI legacy to escape or evolve from, the industry has an enviable advantage in delivering next-level process innovation—all at a time when the technology’s performance and acceptance have improved considerably. Aman Wasan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 This Allure editor-favorite brand is all about giving your hair that million-bucks feeling, and this specific formula is next-level. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024 Niecy Nash-Betts and Jessica Betts have a next-level connection. Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Yep, these adorable animals are good for more than just memes and animal therapy—their coats can also create next-level clothing. Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for next-level 

Word History

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of next-level was in 1995

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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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