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Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce

3 4.8
A person or thing that is the best of its kind
  • noun
  • /roʊlz rɔɪs/
translation icon : lo mejor
  • It's like the Rolls-Royce of all cameras.

But in terms of quality, I think Hyundai and Kia will look like Rolls Royce compared to this car.

Examples

  • Truly the Rolls-Royce of automobiles.

  • Vintage port is the Rolls-Royce of port.

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  • This is the Rolls Royce of electric cars with a half million dollar price tag to match.

  • I mean, your firm is, hands down, the Rolls Royce of local real estate firms, and your personal sales record is very intimidating.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • But in terms of quality, I think Hyundai and Kia will look like Rolls Royce compared to this car.

  • The ultimate Rolls Royce, the Rolls Royce Phantom of its day.

  • This model is considered the Rolls-Royce of smartphones for its superior camera and performance.

  • In the world of luggage, this suitcase is the Rolls-Royce for its durability and design.

  • Known for its unmatched taste, this chocolate is the Rolls-Royce of desserts.

Synonyms

first-rater
vsRolls-Royce
  • Neologism
7.5

A person or thing of very high quality

has identical meaning but is used as a general high-quality label
Cadillac
vsRolls-Royce
  • Informal
3.9

A person or thing people call the most luxurious example of its kind

is a neutral general term without luxury or informality emphasis
best
vsRolls-Royce
1.0

A person who is better than all others in a group

applies more broadly to both people and things of top quality

How High-Quality

Rolls-Royce
3 4.8
quality
27 3.5
average
1.0
low quality
13 2.8

Surface Forms

Rolls-Royce singular
Rolls-Royces plural

Etymology

Rolls-Royce comes from the famous car maker started by Royce and Rolls, whose cars were thought to be the finest in comfort and quality. So calling something the Rolls-Royce of its kind means it is the 'best' or of the highest quality.