Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-best-of-the-bunch

idiom
/ðə bɛst əv ðə bʌnʧ/
Definition
The best or highest quality item or person in a particular group.
Examples
  • Out of all the competitors, she was clearly the best of the bunch.
  • The strawberries from our garden are the best of the bunch this season.
  • He always selects the best of the bunch when choosing his team.
Meaning
This phrase refers to something or someone that stands out due to superior qualities when compared to others in a similar category.
Synonyms
  • cream of the crop
  • top-notch
  • best of the lot
  • pick of the litter