that was the best vs this is the best

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'That was the best' is used when referring to something that happened in the past, while 'This is the best' is used when talking about something in the present. The choice between the two depends on the timeframe you are referring to.

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that was the best

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that happened in the past.

This phrase is used to express that something in the past was the best among other options or experiences.

Examples:

That was the best movie I've ever seen.
That was the best vacation we've ever had.
That was the best meal I've ever tasted.

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And I relive it every single night, because that was the best moment of my life.
"Jess, that was the best weekend I ever had."
Well, that was the best party that Kenta has thrown in years.
You said that was the best moment.
She said that was the best date.
I think that was the best chapter I've ever written.
I bet that was the best Liberty port one ever got.
Well, admittedly, that was the best part of the evening.
You said that was the best shot of the film.
I'm not sure that was the best decision.
Sam, that was the best dinner I ever had in my entire mouth.
I guess he thought that was the best way to dispel the rumors.
Imagine if that was the best compliment you ever received.
She said that was the best part about running.
Okay, that was the best interview yet.
These three bands started thrash metal in Europe, that was the best time of my life.
For me that was the best experiance during our trip.
I'm not sure that was the best method.
I do believe that was the best one yet.
See, I thought that was the best part.

Alternatives:

That was amazing.
That was fantastic.
That was incredible.
That was outstanding.
That was superb.

this is the best

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something in the present.

This phrase is used to express that something in the present is the best among other options or experiences.

Examples:

This is the best cake I've ever tasted.
This is the best book I've ever read.
This is the best place I've ever visited.

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We all know this is the best way.
Donna, this is the best...
But we've thought of every possibility, and this is the best.
Okay, this is the best idea we got.
Well, this is the best I could do.
And this is the best I can do.
All right, this is the best studio for distribution to the world.
Actually, this is the best Anglo-German marriage.
Gentlemen, this is the best site in London.
I worked out eight other versions, but this is the best one.
Maybe this is the best way to give Jimmy the help he deserves.
Even if this is the best hotel around.
No, this is the best I got.
I've looked at other scenarios... this is the best one.
Now, this is the best gun ever made.
And this is the best secret I've ever experienced.
Grace, this is the best school in the county.
In serious situations this is the best form of resolution.
That this is the best possible marriage for him.
Everybody, this is the best student.

Alternatives:

This is amazing.
This is fantastic.
This is incredible.
This is outstanding.
This is superb.

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