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
And when Campbell has a veteran quarterback, which will be the case next season with returnee Rocco Becht, the likelihood of a first-rate season increases exponentially.
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Navy Federal Credit Union vs. Veterans United Home Loans
Two of the largest VA lenders in the country, Navy Federal and Veterans United are both standouts for affordable rates and first-rate customer service.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
The cozy, industrial-chic space, complete with brick walls and comfy booths, creates the perfect setting for enjoying a first-rate burger, hand-cut fries, and a cold glass of beer.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Many of these rural South Africans have first-rate bush skills.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Navy Federal Credit Union vs. Veterans United Home Loans
Two of the largest VA lenders in the country, Navy Federal and Veterans United are both standouts for affordable rates and first-rate customer service.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
The cozy, industrial-chic space, complete with brick walls and comfy booths, creates the perfect setting for enjoying a first-rate burger, hand-cut fries, and a cold glass of beer.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Many of these rural South Africans have first-rate bush skills.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
Adjective
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paz is terrific, a woman with everything thrown at her while trying to keep her family together.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Or the glistening corset bodice with superb detailing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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All three are superb and make the love triangle feel both authentic and appealing.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That's nearly 12 times greater than the number of birds affected statewide in all of 2023, per a USDA database.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The disparity is even greater with respect to people serving the longest sentences.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This discovery is very encouraging for the future of the Euclid mission and demonstrates its fantastic capabilities.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump, who met briefly with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, also said the Eagles were a fantastic team.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The red switches aren't too loud but are still clicky, and there's a lovely knob for volume control.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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Aimee Lou Wood had a lovely bunch of coconuts while filming season three of The White Lotus.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With such a stellar cast and a bucket list destination, the only thing that matters is that The White Lotus is back after a 26-month wait.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2025
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The veteran right fielder was stellar for the Mets in 2022, the first year of his four-year pact, but groin and knee injuries significantly limited his production over the last two years.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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