Best
Best adverb - In a most excellent way or manner.
Nigh
Nigh adverb - At, within, or to a short distance or time.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Beast Wars is nigh-universally considered one of the best, if not the best, Transformers series ever made.
Source: Contested Sequel -
Training and Doctrine Barring the odd special snowflake who's both immortal and nigh-indestructible, even the best of the best aren't going to be around forever.
Source: Standard Sci-Fi Army - They all have ludicrous HP and Attack power, so getting close is nigh impossible, but also have such high Magic Defense that your best ranged damage dealer (Rita) is useless.
Source: Cognizant Limbs
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