class act

noun

: an example of outstanding quality or prestige

Examples of class act in a Sentence

She's a real class act on and off the soccer field.
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Achane, who is also in the final year of his contract, is a class act and also deserves an extension. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026 Brad was always such a top notch, class act to us. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026 At times a class act, although at others overly aggressive. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026 The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor is a class act, much like the zodiac sign Taurus. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for class act

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of class act was in 1974

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“Class act.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/class%20act. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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