as in excellent
of the very best kind
had some surprisingly high-class food at the church supper
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Recent Examples of high-class
And Freestyle has embraced the high-class nature of the game, forgoing convention center ballrooms for more TV-friendly sets at resorts on the Baltic Sea (like its debut event at the Schloss Weissenhaus resort in Germany), or in the heart of Paris, Las Vegas, or Cape Town.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
While McClung’s perfect score across all four rounds proved to be unassailable, San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle kept the pressure on with a display of high-class dunking.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
And Dawson’s such a high-class individual.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
The shiny black patent finish on this pair, for example, looks super high-class like a pair of expensive heels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
While McClung’s perfect score across all four rounds proved to be unassailable, San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle kept the pressure on with a display of high-class dunking.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
And Dawson’s such a high-class individual.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
The shiny black patent finish on this pair, for example, looks super high-class like a pair of expensive heels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-class
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Cheung and Francis are superb, as is Moses Villarama as Bo’s buddy, Virgil, who sees his own sorrow bearing down on him, inevitable and enveloping, like the blizzard outside.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Finally, some recognition for a terrific set of numbers and the iconic fashion brand is the king of social.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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That's why the new savings account for children included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill , with a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government, is truly beautiful to the investment community.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The grounds are beautiful, the setting is tranquil, and the ceremonies held here every Memorial Day are filled with heartfelt patriotism.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The story now circulating with ever greater popularity is that Jackson was an innocent bystander in the 1919 World Series fix.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
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The Verhaeghe-Bennett-Tkachuk line was fabulous Thursday.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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This is a fabulous day for romance and warm, loving relations with others, because the Moon is in your sign, lined up with Venus in your sign, which is also close to Neptune in your sign.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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“High-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-class. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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