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Had never been this good before vs Has never been this good before

The phrases are both acceptable, but they would be used in separate contexts. 'Had never been this good before' is in the past perfect tense, indicating a comparison to a point in the past. 'Has never been this good before' is in the present perfect tense, indicating a comparison to the present moment. The choice between them depends on whether you are referring to a past or present comparison.
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Had never been this good before

This phrase is correct in the context of comparing a past situation to another point in the past.

This phrase is used when comparing a past situation to another point in the past, indicating that the current situation is the best it has ever been up to that past point.

Examples:

  • The food at that restaurant had never been this good before.
  • Her performance in the play had never been this good before.
  • Oct 21, 2019 ... My hair had never been this good before. Ep. 5. #ourflagmeansdeath @hbomax #aristocraticpallor. more. View all 18 comments. March 19, 2022.
  • Mar 9, 2012 ... And while always good...it had never been this good before. All of the ingredients blended together into a flavorful, harmonious whole ...
  • Jul 17, 2019 ... Corbin had never been this good before, he had no track record, it was a fluke. All Corbin's done since then is post a 3.39/3.34/3.61 ERA/FIP/ ...
  • Oct 29, 2014 ... Kendall had never been this good before and she really didn't want to lose not only her hundred dollars but the chance at walking away with ...
  • Apr 26, 2016 ... He said that the harvest had never been this good before. In the last decade he had only had poor yields due to mass mortality, which ...
  • Mar 23, 2024 ... My hearing had never been this good before, nor did I think could ever get this good. I could partially hear the whispers of other ...
  • Mar 23, 2018 ... They had never been this good before (though they had been close) and they would never be this good again. #42 – The Boy with the Arab Strap ...
  • ... had never been this good before. It scared the hell out of him. For the first time in his life he felt vulnerable, trapped. They were still joined together ...
  • ... had never been this good before. In drummer Grant Hart's "Don't Want To Know If You're Lonely" and Mould's "Eiffel Tower High", Hüsker Dü came up with a ...

Alternatives:

  • had never been this great before
  • had never been this excellent before
  • had never been this wonderful before
  • had never been this amazing before
  • had never been this fantastic before

Has never been this good before

This phrase is correct in the context of comparing a present situation to another point in the past.

This phrase is used when comparing a present situation to another point in the past, indicating that the current situation is the best it has ever been up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • The food at this restaurant has never been this good before.
  • Her performance in the play has never been this good before.
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... Being vegan has never been this good before or this easy! bring on the nuggets in my opinion. I had a banging steak the other day by a ...
  • Dec 4, 2023 ... genuinely surprised, as a mystery box has never been this good before from any artist. curious to see what the smaller mystery boxes contain ...
  • Jan 3, 2024 ... I've learned how to actually be profoundly happy, content and at peace deep in my soul”...“Life has never been this good before—I enjoy my ...
  • Nov 17, 2022 ... ... has never been this good before. It's likely all intended. COD has never been a serious game since MW2, so players hoping on and getting ...
  • What I also love is how easy it is to teach clients and how quickly they go “wow, my dog has never been this good before” It is a great feeling. Fantastic ...
  • Aug 13, 2020 ... Really hoping the 5th baby sticks. My HCG has never been this good before. 47000 at 6weeks. Now 103000 at 7weeks.
  • Dec 22, 2020 ... Breakfast has never been this good before. Thankfully this recipe is quick, so it's easy to make more. We're excited to partner with ...
  • Aug 29, 2018 ... more efficient. Also water clarity has never been this good before, I looked at a baki shower option but like you I do not like the visual ...
  • Jul 25, 2018 ... I'm just curious since my luck has never been this good before. Reshiram27 - 6 years ago - report. I just got the shiny charm now and always ...
  • My 2Loop has never been this good before, and after that I did my SSP, and it was good .

Alternatives:

  • has never been this great before
  • has never been this excellent before
  • has never been this wonderful before
  • has never been this amazing before
  • has never been this fantastic before

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