Best
Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Tough and best are semantically related. in most excellent topic. In some cases you can use "Tough" instead an adjective "Best".
Tough
Tough adjective - Not easily chewed.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- He also notes that, despite being so tough and powerful, it still breathes and allows a good flow of oxygen, something not even the best coats manufactured by the best technology can accomplish.
Source: Literature / Turn Coat -
The Milkybar Kid is strong and tough, and only the best is good enough... Usually a cowboy, although there was a period in the 80s where he was a space hero.
Source: The Trope Kid - All are very close, very tough matches, and which one was the best is a matter of debate among the fandom.
Source: Sorting Algorithm of Evil
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