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
So go ahead and save for that dream destination or first-class seat, Blancaflor says — just don’t overdo it.
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 1 May 2025
On April 10, 1912, Archibald Gracie boarded the Titanic in Southampton and got comfortable in his first-class cabin.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The agency has seen a sharp decline in first-class mail since electronic communication became more popular.
—Bonnie Bolden, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
On the livestream introducing World Liberty, Donald Trump Jr. hailed the men as first-class financial minds.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 1 May 2025
On April 10, 1912, Archibald Gracie boarded the Titanic in Southampton and got comfortable in his first-class cabin.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The agency has seen a sharp decline in first-class mail since electronic communication became more popular.
—Bonnie Bolden, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
On the livestream introducing World Liberty, Donald Trump Jr. hailed the men as first-class financial minds.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Comment Wow, what a terrific series finale to Luthen, the acclaimed Disney+ show about the rebel who challenged an Empire, and also all of the other rebels, mostly by lecturing them incessantly.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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Already an Olympic bronze medalist thanks to her play for Team USA's 3 vs. 3 squad at the 2024 Paris games, Van Lith concluded a terrific NCAA career with a final season starring in the Big 12 for Texas Christian University.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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In fact, 89% of C-suite marketers recognize that employees can bring great value to their businesses as influencers.—
Sarah Goodall,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Even in Paris, this would make a great evening bag and match practically any outfit.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Flavors of light red fruit, cherry tart and sparking acidity with a lovely finish and pronounced length.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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After admiring this lovely beer, savor the herbal, yeasty aromas, Champagne-like bubbles, a malt-forward body and splashes of lime and pineapple on the finish.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Churches aren’t just beautiful buildings that uplift New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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The property has beautiful minimalist, modern design with pops of natural wood accents and stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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Otherwise, these are fantastic sheets that will last without breaking the bank.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 May 2025
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The Valkyries are the league's newest team and will be able to ride the momentum of what is a fantastic home basketball market in Golden State.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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