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
The dominance showed how much better a great running back can be when he is supported by a first-rate line and other standouts.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Avenue Eats is known for its first-rate burgers, including the Diner, which was named as one of Thrillist’s best burgers in America.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Finally, the Big 12 media relations staff was first-rate.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
The Peabody Memphis Memphis, Tennessee Since 1869, The Peabody has been the city’s gathering place as well as a first-rate stay for visitors.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Avenue Eats is known for its first-rate burgers, including the Diner, which was named as one of Thrillist’s best burgers in America.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Finally, the Big 12 media relations staff was first-rate.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
The Peabody Memphis Memphis, Tennessee Since 1869, The Peabody has been the city’s gathering place as well as a first-rate stay for visitors.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Ovechkin is easy to like, though, by all accounts a terrific teammate.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Down the left, Lauren James is superb in tight spaces.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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Celebrate the season by wearing bright spring colors, inviting friends, and exploring fantastic shopping options for Mother’s Day, a news release stated.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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And if none of these suit your fancy, here are 14 more fantastic places to travel to find peace and relaxation.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Starts out with savory aromas of herbs and wild mushrooms that morphs to brambly berries with a hint of forest floor and licorice on the finish that has lots of tannins with a lovely round quality that gives volume to this full-bodied wine.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, April 5, Saginaw’s stellar playoff run came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Highland Park (20-1-2) at Coppell High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Marvel has a new big-screen outing hitting movie theaters next month, and it's led by a stellar cast including Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Wyatt Russell.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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