high-caliber
Of exceptional standard
High-caliber describes something or someone of superior quality, ability, or distinction: a high-caliber candidate, high-caliber work.
The metaphor comes from firearms—larger caliber bullets carry more power.
The term appears often in professional contexts to signal excellence: The firm attracts high-caliber talent.
Also spelled high-calibre in British English.
Superior select group
- top-tierOf highest quality
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- first-rateOf superior quality
superior · world-class · premier · distinguished · accomplished · exemplary · preeminent · stellar
Weapon projectiles and charges
- bulletFired metal projectile
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
bore · barrel · magnum · round · weapon · projectile · shell · gauge
Highly skilled practitioner
- specialistExpert in one field
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- consultantProfessional advice provider
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
talent · recruit · candidate · performer · practitioner · operative · analyst · leader
elite
Superior select group
- top-tierOf highest quality
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
first-rate · superior · world-class · premier · distinguished · accomplished · exemplary · preeminent · stellar · finest
ammunition
Weapon projectiles and charges
- bulletFired metal projectile
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
handgun · bore · barrel · magnum · round · weapon · projectile · shell · gauge · chamber
expert
Highly skilled practitioner
- specialistExpert in one field
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- consultantProfessional advice provider
professional · talent · recruit · candidate · performer · practitioner · operative · analyst · leader · manager
- weapon traitsaccuracy, damage, range, recoil, durability
high-caliberinferior
Of lower rank
low-quality · substandard · shoddy · second-rate · mediocre
high-caliberamateur
Nonprofessional participant
amateurish · unprofessional · inexpert · unskilled · incompetent
high-caliberminor-league
Below professional level
second-string · small-time · run-of-the-mill · no-name · ordinary
high, higher, highest, heighten, caliber, heightened, calibre, caliper, heightening