For the critic, the word 'best' is like a grenade without a pin: Toss it around too freely, and you're likely to get your hand blown off.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The best is the enemy of the good.
Good is often the enemy of best.
If you demand the best, sometimes you get it.
When you play against the best, it brings the best out in everybody.
To give your best is to receive the best.
You throw your best punch, otherwise don't do it.
Being best is a false goal, you have to measure success on your own terms.
I always compare myself to the best.
I always believe that to be the best, you have to smell like the best, dress like the best, act like the best. When you throw your trash in the garbage can, it has to be better than anybody else who ever threw trash in the garbage can.
Like most people, I've always felt using words like 'best' when applied to art is a fun way for critics to stay busy at the end of the year, and I guess a good way to help get ratings for awards shows, which is fine.