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Recent Examples of first-string The Packers did not play their first-string offense. Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024 As first-string quarterback Claire Heisinger watched on crutches from the sideline, Addison Kloch, who is an elite golfer, filled in admirably for the Chargers. Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 Martin, a redshirt sophomore, took first-string snaps in practice, every repetition coveted by a player who has thrown all of five passes in college. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-string
Adjective
  • After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The retailer’s quarter last week is somehow being regarded as less than excellent.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In less than 25 minutes, Jarrett provided a terrific start to what the Bears could market as a fun tear-off calendar of one-a-day Gradyisms.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There's Connie Britton...Dan [Stevens] was terrific.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Joining Whitaker is a stellar ensemble cast, including Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond James, Elvis Nolasco, and Erik Palladino.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Mele has played an invaluable part in putting together stellar casts for our highest-profile current series.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The make-your-own strawberry shortcake was wonderful and the Donny & Marie concert was superb.
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • 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, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • So, if the audience doesn’t dismiss it on account of the language barrier (as in subtitles), then that would be great.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This is a great time for these landscaping upgrades.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2025
  • His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Some people can and do splash out tens of millions of dollars on a trophy home in a prime location.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The dim lighting, classic Sinatra-style big band music, and upscale vibe make this a prime date-night spot.
    Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025

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“First-string.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-string. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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