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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The government could offer credits or subsidized rates for U.K. AI companies to access world-class cloud computing resources. Victor Riparbelli, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024 The Aardman Academy has since trained hundreds of world-class animators, directors, model makers and other specialists. Patrick Frater, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024 The Alta Academy is committed to empowering our community with access to world-class instructional content and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth among combat sports enthusiasts of all skill levels. Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024 The sophisticated, French-speaking (yet very bilingual), culturally diverse city lays claim to world-class restaurants, lovely parks, superb art galleries and museums, a dynamic music scene, inspiring 18th- and 19th-century architecture, and vibrant nightlife. Elizabeth Warkentin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024 Location in a world-class mining jurisdiction, close to a zinc smelter and port. Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024 Appearing on Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcast this past November, the multi-platinum rapper revealed the move almost immediately enveloped him in both unmatchable inspiration, and a world-class hip-hop scene. Rose Eden, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024 Staley, 53, is tough, smart and knows basketball inside and out, as both a world-class, gold-medal point guard and a coach who understands how to manage big stars. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 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 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

world-class

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