1
as in inferior
of little or less value or merit
a playwright who produced only second-class work when he turned his hand to poetry
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2
as in decent
of average to below average quality
it's only a second-class restaurant and not worth the high prices
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Recent Examples of second-class
Launched in 1911, Nomadic was built as a tender ship to ferry first- and second-class passengers to and from the RMS Titanic and her sister ship, the Olympic, in ports where the liners were too large to dock.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The Supreme Court's conservatives argued religious institutions can’t be treated as second-class and railed against discrimination.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
In a world where kids are often treated like second-class citizens who should be seen and not heard, Janine brings a refreshing perspective toward children.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
But because of their Palestinian identity, they are confined to second-class citizenship by laws enshrining the country’s Jewish character and by discriminatory practices intended to prevent them from achieving equality with Jewish Israelis.
—Asad Ghanem, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The Supreme Court's conservatives argued religious institutions can’t be treated as second-class and railed against discrimination.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
In a world where kids are often treated like second-class citizens who should be seen and not heard, Janine brings a refreshing perspective toward children.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
But because of their Palestinian identity, they are confined to second-class citizenship by laws enshrining the country’s Jewish character and by discriminatory practices intended to prevent them from achieving equality with Jewish Israelis.
—Asad Ghanem, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second-class
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The Dream had more second-chance points and won the turnover margin, compensating for their inferior 3-point shooting.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Since its establishment by the 1947 National Security Act, the agency’s intelligence collection, analysis and foresight have proven inferior to that of The New York Times at a tiny fraction of the cost.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2025
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Ambulances took 27 people to the hospital, including two with serious injuries, and another 20 people were treated at the scene for minor injuries, said Dave Kitchin of North West Ambulance Service.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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In total, 27 people were taken to the hospital, including two with serious injuries, and 20 others were treated at the scene for minor injuries, according to Dave Kitchin of North West Ambulance Service.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Be Strategic with Equity Compensation When Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vest, the value is treated as ordinary income and taxed immediately.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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So many aspects of this Holy Father are just so ordinary.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Everything inland of the mean high tide line can be considered private, but as beaches erode and sea levels rise, that line becomes a moving target, Willis said.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 May 2025
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And then finally, the cuts to snap are just mean and cruel.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Salvia azurea Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, lean to average Soil pH: Adaptable (6.0-8.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 With azure blooms and long grey-green foliage, blue sage has a lovely, delicate appearance that belies its tough nature.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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This design makes for a medium mattress that’s great for all sleeping positions.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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Still, Wallen possesses a kind of uncanny magnetism that, for better or worse, can elevate a mediocre song.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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The other sides who recorded good finishes despite a mediocre goal difference tended to be cautious, cagey teams.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Second-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second-class. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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