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
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Disney was attracted by Miral’s consistent curation of the highest quality attractions based on blue chip brands including Ferrari, SeaWorld and Warner Bros.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
To be able to surround a blue chip freshman or two with really good players in retention and use the portal to fill important gaps and not have a total mercenary team every year.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Players are bought that may not be blue chip but in need of good coaching which Postecoglou has not shown much interest in.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The development will ultimately include a Six Senses resort (opening in 2027), 200 homes, an outpost of Basil’s Bar from Mustique, and a wine bar stocked with blue chip labels.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
But some blue chip companies like Apple are still hobbling.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 May 2025
The same is true for almost all blue chip retailers.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Parker was a blue chip recruit at South Grand Prairie.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Cheap Dividends #1: Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is one of the more recognizable names in pharmaceuticals: a $90 billion blue chip responsible for blockbusters such as Revlimid and Opdivo (cancer) and Eliquis (anticoagulant).
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Disney was attracted by Miral’s consistent curation of the highest quality attractions based on blue chip brands including Ferrari, SeaWorld and Warner Bros.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
To be able to surround a blue chip freshman or two with really good players in retention and use the portal to fill important gaps and not have a total mercenary team every year.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Players are bought that may not be blue chip but in need of good coaching which Postecoglou has not shown much interest in.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The development will ultimately include a Six Senses resort (opening in 2027), 200 homes, an outpost of Basil’s Bar from Mustique, and a wine bar stocked with blue chip labels.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
But some blue chip companies like Apple are still hobbling.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 May 2025
The same is true for almost all blue chip retailers.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Parker was a blue chip recruit at South Grand Prairie.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue chip
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Lugo’s future Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was terrific again Wednesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Despite her success as an art professor and painter, Ruth feels adrift and bitter.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The typically stellar defender can’t afford to do so on the other side of the ball, too.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Picturesque views of the Las Vegas Strip are largely limited to rooms, but at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, beautiful panoramic vistas are also accompanied by stellar cocktails and bites.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Bald Eagle Livestream Viewership of the nest cam ramped up with news of the pips.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Eaglets make a pip — or a crack in the egg — as the chick hatches.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Hence the massive hit to those insurers this month.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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While celebrating the surprise hit that would spawn four sequels, two directed by DeMonaco and all scripted by him, the filmmaker talked with a busboy.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 July 2025
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“Blue chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20chip. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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