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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
Noun
Partnerships have been developed with blue chip brands such as Verizon, while McDonald’s has sponsored La Liga North America training camps in locations including Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas and New Jersey. — Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024 South Korea’s blue chip Kospi rose 1.83% to 2,588.97, snapping a three-day losing streak, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 3.43% to close at 754.08. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024 In a lending sense low rates of interest are paradoxically a sign of growing caution, or a movement away from risk as low-rate loans are made to the bluest of blue chips, or toward mortgages that bring with them a recoverable asset (the house itself) assuming borrower defaults. — John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 For the week, the S&P 500 lost 1% and the Dow fell 2.7% as blue chips also ended a six-week win streak. — Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for blue-chip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
  1. excellent
  2. terrific
  3. great
  4. success
  5. stellar
  6. pip
  7. wonderful
  8. hit
Adjective
  • After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
  • It is often climbed as a three day objective and is an excellent venue for extended roped glacier travel.
    — Sean McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • In less than 25 minutes, Jarrett provided a terrific start to what the Bears could market as a fun tear-off calendar of one-a-day Gradyisms.
    — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There's Connie Britton...Dan [Stevens] was terrific.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.
    — Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.
    — Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of great
Noun
  • The success of the agreement will depend on resolving critical details like border control and the structure of military integration, which will be handled by committees.
    — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • They are matched for the third-most instances of this kind of success.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of success
Adjective
  • Joining Whitaker is a stellar ensemble cast, including Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond James, Elvis Nolasco, and Erik Palladino.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Godwin dislocated his ankle in a loss to the Ravens just seven weeks into the season and was on track for yet another stellar season.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of stellar
Noun
  • Eaglets make a pip — or a crack in the egg — as the chick hatches.
    — Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Another pip – that initial crack of an eggshell as a chick begins to hatch – was reported in a second egg Tuesday as Jackie and Shadow took turns carefully watching the hatchling’s progress.
    — Devyn Byers, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of pip
Adjective
  • It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2025
  • His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Noun
  • Verstappen's continued dominance, winning 19 of 22 races in 2023, and securing his fourth consecutive world championship last season, resulted in a hit to the sport's popularity.
    — Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Although this is a brand new musical which needs a bit of time to find its way, at its core are a joyful and uplifting sentiment combined with an artistic reimagining of ‘90s pop culture that have the potential to create a theatrical hit.
    — Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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