: being of the highest caliber in the world
a world-class athlete

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ours is a partnership built on respect, camaraderie and, most importantly, a shared love of Paramount Global, its employees and our world-class content. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2024 The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frick Collection are close at hand along with numerous world-class restaurants and charming cafes. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024 To achieve cost leadership in renewable hydrogen, Green Energy Park sources world-class renewable electricity input, feeding state-of-the-art electrolyzer technologies, implemented on a purpose-build and standardized production infrastructure. Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024 These centers are designed to be engines of innovation based on their tripartite missions: educating every generation of health care professionals, conducting essential research, and providing world-class patient care. Ravi Thadhani, STAT, 26 Apr. 2024 North America's 50 Best Bars first launched in 2022 to highlight the region as a world-class drinks destination. The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024 The aircraft, which was set to retire amid the pandemic, will now connect U.S. travelers to hundreds of destinations worldwide via Etihad’s world-class terminal, known as one of T+L readers’ favorite international airports. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024 Nevada politicians singularly focused on financing a ‘world-class’ stadium for a California billionaire. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024 Some 40 world-class athletes, including Serena Williams, were in Paris for this latest launch, a dazzling display that reminded us all that the company is still one of the biggest players in the sportswear market. Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of world-class was in 1939

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“World-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-class. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

world-class

adjective
: being of the highest degree of excellence in the world
a world-class athlete
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