A1

adjective

ˈā-ˈwən How to pronounce A1 (audio)
Definition of A1next
as in excellent
of the very best kind an A1 mom deserves only the very best Mother's Day card

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for A1
  1. excellent
  2. superb
  3. terrific
  4. lovely
  5. awesome
  6. fantastic
  7. wonderful
  8. great
Adjective
  • Salah then surged forward towards the edge of the box before playing an excellent pass with the outside of his left boot.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • That is exactly what happened for Olivia Smith’s excellent opener as Marie Hobinger hit a defence-splitting pass in to Canada’s 20-year-old rising star.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Chain-of-Density (CoD) Prompting A shrewd method of devising summaries involves a clever prompting strategy known as chain-of-density (CoD), which aims to bolster generative AI toward attaining especially superb or at least better-than-usual summaries.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.
    — Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Ovechkin is easy to like, though, by all accounts a terrific teammate.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Herro has been awesome this season, his first as an All-Star.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.
    — Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • The writing in this episode is fantastic, and the filming of it is unusual for a Chicago Fire episode.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Its picture is fantastic, rivaling the Samsung S95D and many high-end LED TVs in brightness but with more accurate colors.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.
    — Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • But at first, the seizures were a source of great anxiety for our whole family.
    — Grace Bastidas, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
  • His great concern, however, is that A.I. is not being developed with this goal in mind.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of great
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“A1.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/A1. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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