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
This premium area offers personalized service, world-class wines, and panoramic ocean views, reminiscent of first-class air travel.
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
In recent months, the carrier has cut underperforming routes, including service from New York to Miami and Houston, and recently announced a premium push, including adding domestic first-class service and opening airport lounges.
—Christine Chung, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Airliners are debuting swankier first-class options so that more travelers can fly in the lap of luxury.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Only five percent of all airline passengers travel first-class, according to a report by the United States National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), making the dog in the clip part of a travel elite.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
In recent months, the carrier has cut underperforming routes, including service from New York to Miami and Houston, and recently announced a premium push, including adding domestic first-class service and opening airport lounges.
—Christine Chung, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Airliners are debuting swankier first-class options so that more travelers can fly in the lap of luxury.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Only five percent of all airline passengers travel first-class, according to a report by the United States National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), making the dog in the clip part of a travel elite.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Green Bay will now need a terrific offseason to challenge the conference’s top teams.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Houston’s defense was terrific Saturday, with four interceptions of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and four sacks.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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These true wireless earbuds deliver truly satisfying audio with a superb sense of rhythm and a fulsome bass thanks to the use of magnetic fluid driver technology.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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And one that, after years of a revolving door at quarterback, seems to have landed on a superb one in rookie Bo Nix.Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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Finance chief Amy Hood said in October that revenue growth from Microsoft’s Azure cloud will speed up in the first half of this year because of greater AI infrastructure capacity.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Both the film and its score achieved remarkable scope and weight out of relatively thin resources — there are no strings on the score — but perhaps the greatest length Blumberg went to was traveling to Carrara, Italy, where the scenes in its famous marble quarry had already been shot.Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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December Issue Celebrities Jennie Reveals How Cold-Plunging Loosens Up Her Muscles and Opens Up Her Mind A mix of lavender, pink, green, and orange in a watercolor wash effect just makes for a lovely nail Valentine’s Day nail look.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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The new Razer Blade 16 is looking to trim the fat from the last-gen model, going back to a thinner chassis that still offers plenty of ports and high-end specs like RTX 50-series GPU options, a lovely OLED display, and a switch to AMD CPUs (a first for the Blade 16).Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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They are joined by a fantastic supporting ensemble made up of Will Sharpe, Daniel Oreskes, Liza Sadovy, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey, and Ellora Torchia.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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With such a fantastic lineup, MTS Records is ready to wrap up 2024 with a bang and usher in the new year with even more excitement!SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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