Stradivarius

Definitions

1. A stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari.
2. A violin made by another manufacturer, named to capitalise on the fame of the instruments made by Antonio Stradivari.
3. A name invoked as a standard of excellence in unrelated fields.
   figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“A Bath boat is the Stradivarius of destroyers!”

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