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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Recent Examples of blue-chip
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
South Korea’s blue chip Kospi closed marginally lower at 2,596.91, while the small-cap Kosdaq inched 0.59% lower to end at 770.87.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
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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
South Korea’s blue chip Kospi closed marginally lower at 2,596.91, while the small-cap Kosdaq inched 0.59% lower to end at 770.87.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-chip
Adjective
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paz is terrific, a woman with everything thrown at her while trying to keep her family together.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no on-site restaurant, but great food is near.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Despite expressing greater awareness of systemic challenges, the women surveyed reported less self-compassion than men.—
Tara Sonenshine,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The success of similar venues on Chicago’s lakefront, such as those at North Beach, demonstrates the potential impact.—
Melody Winston,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The success is driven by Fairlife’s Core Power protein shake brand, which remains a popular staple at many grocery stores and does not have many direct market-leading competitors.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The veteran right fielder was stellar for the Mets in 2022, the first year of his four-year pact, but groin and knee injuries significantly limited his production over the last two years.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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With such a stellar cast and a bucket list destination, the only thing that matters is that The White Lotus is back after a 26-month wait.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the 8-minute mark, add an individual Hershey’s pip onto each cookie and rotate the baking sheet.—
Kermilia White,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2024
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Set aside 22 pips for garnish; roughly chop the remaining candy.—
Kermilia White,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Yet the shrimp’s bodies remain intact despite the blowback from their hits.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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The doors to businesses are left open, inviting hungry diners in and letting a cacophony of country music, dueling-piano classics, and Top 40 hits spill out.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Blue-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-chip. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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