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
As Spade giggled in her first-class seat, Shuter asked what could possibly be so funny in the magazine.
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Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Premium travel credit cards and first-class tickets are the most reliable ways to get into an airport lounge.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Premium travel credit cards and first-class tickets are the most reliable ways to get into an airport lounge.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
Adjective
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Seb Stafford-Bloor’s excellent Transfer Tiers series is moving on to central defenders today.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The right-shot defenseman has had an excellent tournament for Finland, who advanced to the semifinals with a win over Czechia.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Wilson has had his most productive Premier League season by some distance, scoring 10 goals – compared to 12 across three previous top-flight campaigns with Fulham combined — and some of them have been superb, too.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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There’s a wonderful small moment midway through the season where Reilly’s lightly bugging out in his dingy apartment, shaking out his limbs at sharp, insectile angles to get comfortable.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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All wonderful real-life lessons that can happen in their own neighborhood or local area.—
VaNessa Duplessie,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Home-Run Balls, named for a popular Korean snack of the same shape, are terrific gougère puffs filled with foie-gras cream, and a spring-pea lettuce cup was clean and bright.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Starters Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober have been terrific.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2026
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There are also smaller single rooms (great for solo travelers), and larger superior and deluxe rooms, which have additional seating areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Came in today, wasn’t feeling great.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Our lovely guide Sherelyn took us out to one of her favorite spots, a little backyard tasting room run by winemaker Simon Groves, who runs labels Groves and Filly with his wife, Amanda Ritchie, as well as the Foley family's Runholder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Nymph is soft and sweet and hot and pungent and textured and strange and lovely.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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There’s even a kids play room on the ground floor with a beautiful, handmade rocking horse and a big toy kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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The history is iconic with such richness and history of fantastic creators who have seared Batman into our imaginations.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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Buxton won a nine-pitch battle and fouled off four pitches, one of which was nearly caught in foul territory by Contreras on what would have been a fantastic play, before giving up the homer on a 2-2 cutter.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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