as in excellent
of the very best kind
a first-class production of a classic American musical
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Recent Examples of first-class
In the final Please Don’t Destroy video for the season, the depressed trio were treated to a little vacation complete with first-class airline tickets courtesy of the finale’s host Scarlett Johansson.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Graham also spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on artwork, first-class travel and Bulgari jewelry for his girlfriend.
—Jay Weaver, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
While the Yoga Slim's Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth are first-class, its connectivity is otherwise crippled: just two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, one on each side, plus a power button and a webcam shutter switch on the right.
—Eric Grevstad, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Which meant this fine fund was a first-class find—available for just 90 cents on the dollar!
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Graham also spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on artwork, first-class travel and Bulgari jewelry for his girlfriend.
—Jay Weaver, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
While the Yoga Slim's Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth are first-class, its connectivity is otherwise crippled: just two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, one on each side, plus a power button and a webcam shutter switch on the right.
—Eric Grevstad, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Which meant this fine fund was a first-class find—available for just 90 cents on the dollar!
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Finally, some recognition for a terrific set of numbers and the iconic fashion brand is the king of social.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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The scene, staged at Carnegie Hall, a venue built by one of America’s great 19th century philanthropists, paid tribute to a long tradition of American giving, while pointing to new ways of thinking that are shaping the 21st century.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The future of Hollywood depends on whether the industry recognizes that its greatest asset isn’t its distribution technology but its storytellers.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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That's why the new savings account for children included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill , with a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government, is truly beautiful to the investment community.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The way silver foliage reflects light is not only beautiful but also reduces evaporation and water loss, making the plants more drought-tolerant.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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Overall, the whole Neuralink experience has been fantastic.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Sarr is a fantastic rotational option who will only keep improving.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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