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 …—
Heather Havrilesky
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
Sydney BaldwinExamples of next-level in a Sentence
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That’s because the vehicle pairs a brash and angular design with next-level performance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Yellow plunge bikinis, hot pink two-pieces, patchwork stringy numbers… Hayek has an impressive swimwear wardrobe, and the sort of next-level curves required to showcase it to best possible effect.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
The author is next-level transparent and shares the data and sources openly online.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
But the texture, flavor and crust on this cornbread take it to next-level deliciousness.
—Adriene Rathbun, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
One of the marks of healthy skin is a radiant complexion—and the best sunscreen for glowing skin is key to achieving next-level luminosity.
—Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
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The apparel deals at REI are truly next-level.
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The 2024-25 basketball season will pose next-level challenges for both the Mountain West and West Coast conferences, which won’t have the Pac-12 to kick around anymore.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
To do so requires next-level ability at the plate and on the diamond.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Yellow plunge bikinis, hot pink two-pieces, patchwork stringy numbers… Hayek has an impressive swimwear wardrobe, and the sort of next-level curves required to showcase it to best possible effect.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
The author is next-level transparent and shares the data and sources openly online.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
But the texture, flavor and crust on this cornbread take it to next-level deliciousness.
—Adriene Rathbun, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
One of the marks of healthy skin is a radiant complexion—and the best sunscreen for glowing skin is key to achieving next-level luminosity.
—Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
Right Now — Shop 12 Picks Up to 71% Off
Best Apparel Deals
The apparel deals at REI are truly next-level.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
The 2024-25 basketball season will pose next-level challenges for both the Mountain West and West Coast conferences, which won’t have the Pac-12 to kick around anymore.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
To do so requires next-level ability at the plate and on the diamond.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Next-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-level. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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