# finest

Pronunciation: say "FY-nist" /ˈfaɪnɪst/

## Adjective

1. Superlative of fine. — superlative form of fine: most fine
   - Simple: Superlative of fine. Use this when something is the best of its kind.
   - _The gallery displays some of the finest paintings from the Renaissance._
   - _Only the finest ingredients go into their pastries._

## Noun

2. The police officers of a city or region, referred to collectively and with respect or pride. *(colloquial, US)*
   - Simple: The police officers of a city, spoken of as a group with pride.
   - _New York's finest responded to the emergency within minutes._
   - _The mayor praised the city's finest for their work during the storm._
3. The members of a country's military, referred to collectively and often with pride. *(colloquial, US)*
   - Simple: The soldiers and other members of a country's armed forces, spoken of with pride.
   - _The country sent its finest to hold the border._
   - _Families gathered at the airfield to welcome home the nation's finest after the deployment._

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