| settled upon(verb, expression, adjective, select, ideal) |
| singled out(verb, expression, adjective, select, ideal) |
| special(adjective, excellent, outstanding, select, choice) |
| superior(adjective, excellent, outstanding, select, super) |
| superlative(adjective, unparalleled, prizewinning, out-of-this-world) |
| surpassing |
| taken(adjective, ideal, favorite, chosen, approved) |
| top(adjective, excellent, outstanding, choice, first-rate) |
| topnotch(adjective, excellent, outstanding, choice, first-rate) |
| tops(adjective, excellent, outstanding, select, choice) |
| unanimously elected |
| unmatchable |
| unmatched |
| unsurpassed |
| very best |
| weeded(adjective, excellent, outstanding, select, choice) |
| well-liked(adjective, select, ideal, favorite, chosen) |
| winner(adjective, excellent, outstanding, select, choice) |
| winnowed(adjective, excellent, outstanding, choice, first-rate) |
| world-class(adjective, excellent, outstanding, select, choice) |