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
This is the latest title from multi-hyphenate Alexander Smalls, a Grammy and Tony award–winning opera singer turned first-rate restaurateur and cookbook author.
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The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
What, to my mind, truly separates Cali Mykonos is their commitment to detail, which is not experienced so much as felt through their impeccable service and first-rate cuisine.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
But after learning what a moat was, Huber concluded his real advantage was a willingness to sweat and a drive to deliver first-rate customer service.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The design is split into two separate circuit boards, eliminating electromagnetic interference from the bass crossover components affecting higher frequency signals, and incorporating specialized inductors and capacitors selected for their first-rate audio performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
What, to my mind, truly separates Cali Mykonos is their commitment to detail, which is not experienced so much as felt through their impeccable service and first-rate cuisine.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
But after learning what a moat was, Huber concluded his real advantage was a willingness to sweat and a drive to deliver first-rate customer service.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The design is split into two separate circuit boards, eliminating electromagnetic interference from the bass crossover components affecting higher frequency signals, and incorporating specialized inductors and capacitors selected for their first-rate audio performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The endlessly charming ensemble has really jelled together and bonded with the material, making for terrific chemistry and energy.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The goal was superb, and against the best centre-back partnership in the EPL.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Not only is this a more efficient approach for designers, but these systems also afford greater scalability since design changes can be implemented once and then updated throughout the entire platform.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Utkarsh and Richie Keen, who directed us, did a really fantastic job, and Richie Moriarty at navigating the three different versions of Jay, and the actual practicality of shooting those on set.Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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The crowd in Utah was fantastic and into it and seemed remarkably loud.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 finished strong with the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The company has quickly established a stellar reputation for innovative cask finishes and is a perennial medal winner in international spirit competitions.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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