as in excellent
of the very best kind
wanted a first-rate bike and not the cheap model she had been using
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Recent Examples of first-rate
The rapport between these two veteran actors turn what could have been seriously dodgy caricatures into a first-rate double act — think Abbott and Costello with sidecurls and silencers.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Their back-to-back performances promise to be highlights of the year for fans of first-rate singing.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Trujillo’s choreography was first-rate, taking the show as far away from a Pageant of the Masters feel as possible without overstuffing the show with dance.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
The brand remains dedicated to elevating womenswear with beautiful craftsmanship and the use of first-rate fabrics and materials.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Their back-to-back performances promise to be highlights of the year for fans of first-rate singing.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Trujillo’s choreography was first-rate, taking the show as far away from a Pageant of the Masters feel as possible without overstuffing the show with dance.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
The brand remains dedicated to elevating womenswear with beautiful craftsmanship and the use of first-rate fabrics and materials.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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The result was a 33-yard reception from Legette, who was terrific, that sealed the game.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Eisen added that wide receiver Emeka Egbuka looks terrific and that the team needs running back Bucky Irving back healthy, and the ship could get back on track.—
Tyler Geis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Take to the slopes by day, and spend your evenings in town, walking the car-free Corsa Italia before thawing out in one of the superb pizzerias.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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Throw in the superb tension and pitch-perfect performances, and there’s no question that India Opzoomer is a director to watch.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Walston had a wonderful calming spirit.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 20-year-old was one of many players in the Argentinian squad with solid top-flight experience for their clubs, racking up 13 starts in midfield for Boca Juniors, after being given his opportunity by the great Fernando Gago back in May 2024.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The best way to catch every touchdown on Sunday is by watching NFL RedZone, and Week 8 promises to be packed full of highlights and features a number of fantastic NFL matchups.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Even better, 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic time to visit one of the international Disney theme parks.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Lanthimos’s gaze, so exactingly attuned to human ugliness, has seldom given us lovelier things to look at.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Those milpas were really lovely, a fit setting for hunting the smartest, gamest bird in the Southwest.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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The aging Airy had devoted his observatory to stellar measurements that now produced trifling improvements to navigation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The defense had a stellar day as well, bringing in seven sacks and forcing Andy Dalton to throw an interception.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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