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
Clearly access to outdoor adventure and first-class cultural institutions is a winning combo for quality of life.
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
The owner’s suite enjoys private terraces forward and aft, with a butler’s cabin for first-class service on call.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
According to Delta, first-class passengers enjoy exclusive benefits such as priority boarding, complimentary drinks and more comfortable seating.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Prioritize Experiences Over Luxury Focus on experiences that will truly boost the value of your trip rather than splurging on luxury accommodations or first-class tickets.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
The owner’s suite enjoys private terraces forward and aft, with a butler’s cabin for first-class service on call.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
According to Delta, first-class passengers enjoy exclusive benefits such as priority boarding, complimentary drinks and more comfortable seating.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Prioritize Experiences Over Luxury Focus on experiences that will truly boost the value of your trip rather than splurging on luxury accommodations or first-class tickets.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
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Kansas City’s secondary is also excellent at tackling and does a good job of limiting explosive runs.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.—
Nick Siano,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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Away from the bottle-poppers of Mykonos, but hardly removed from the season’s social buzz, the white-washed, flat-roofed villas that wrap the cliffs of Santorini are wonderful places to while away a summer.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe winner and Screen Actors Guild nominee is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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This model has been a terrific success for decades and should be used with UAPs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Porzingis got off to another superb start, scoring 13 points in the opening three and a half minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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In addition, incoming freshman Tae Simmons is having a superb senior season at Heritage Christian High School in Northridge.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Ovechkin began this season with 853 goals — 41 shy of Gretzky’s 894 — and got off to a great start before missing time with an injury in December and slowing down a bit since his return.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Remember, your unique perspective is your greatest strength.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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December is a lovely time to be in Lisbon for the Christmas markets, the largest of which is Wonderland Lisboa, which also has attractions like ice skating and a Ferris wheel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The album is often gorgeous and expansive, with several songs running over 8 minutes long that return to Homogenic’s palette of grand string arrangements and booming drums, as if Björk is soothing herself with beautiful melodies.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Creators on Etsy can take the fabric of a pet’s collar and turn it into jewelry, and there are even ways to turn their ashes or fur into beautiful keepsake memorials.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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But everyone is doing such a fantastic job of good vibes and playing neutral.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Each of its three huts includes fantastic views of the valley; there’s also a Jacuzzi and terrace.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2025
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