Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective not to be surpassed.
- adjective largest in size of those under consideration.
- adjective most of.
- adjective highest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; most eminent.
- adjective highest in quality.
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- adjective
superlative form ofgreat : mostgreat .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective highest in quality
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Examples
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The _greatest Eels_ lurk under Stones [_g of “greatest” _]
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This is the threshold challenge for the generation now coming into its own, a generation that could earn the label "greatest."
Craig K. Comstock: Models for a Movement Craig K. Comstock 2011
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This is the threshold challenge for the generation now coming into its own, a generation that could earn the label "greatest."
Craig K. Comstock: Models for a Movement Craig K. Comstock 2011
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The label greatest generation went through the depression and WWII.
Obama, Biden, McCain, Palin — not one Baby Boomer. Ann Althouse 2008
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Obviously, I will have to reevaluate it once I get a hold of a release candidate but right now, it is the best operating system I have ever used, period, and I have used Windows starting with 2000 (previous holder of the title greatest ever) since migrating over from OS 9 and several varieties of Linux.
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In fact, Bank of America's purchase of Countrywide in January 2008 was but another positioning of private sector interests in preparation for what I call the greatest Hail Mary pass of all time in taking those Wall Street losses and placing them on the next three generations.
Janet Tavakoli: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Confronts MF Global and Wall Street Janet Tavakoli 2011
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In fact, Bank of America's purchase of Countrywide in January 2008 was but another positioning of private sector interests in preparation for what I call the greatest Hail Mary pass of all time in taking those Wall Street losses and placing them on the next three generations.
Janet Tavakoli: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Confronts MF Global and Wall Street Janet Tavakoli 2011
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That's what makes football ... the greatest is the violent side.
Clinton Portis: Crackdown on hitting could make game less exciting Jason Reid 2010
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He appealed to Syrians to remain steadfast against what he called the greatest challenge to face Syria in its modern history, describing it as "a real test of patriotism" for the people and "a race between terrorists and reforms."
Syrian Leader Vows 'Iron Fist' Nour Malas 2012
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In fact, Bank of America's purchase of Countrywide in January 2008 was but another positioning of private sector interests in preparation for what I call the greatest Hail Mary pass of all time in taking those Wall Street losses and placing them on the next three generations.
Janet Tavakoli: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Confronts MF Global and Wall Street Janet Tavakoli 2011
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