Synonyms of high-classnext
: of superior quality or status

Examples of high-class in a Sentence

had some surprisingly high-class food at the church supper
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The new bosses’ high-class problems are always tertiary to the Josh-Lindsay-Ashley-Austin quadfecta and never stop feeling tacked-on, even when plot contrivances transport the entire ensemble to Seoul for the finale. Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 What that looks like in practice is a collection of 10 songs that range from glum balladry to cautiously ecstatic nu-disco, created with a high-class list of collaborators, including Air’s Nicolas Godin (the album was primarily recorded at Godin’s Paris studio) and Étienne de Crécy. Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026 Pompano Beach, an oceanfront town long known for its low-key vibe, has more of a high-class swagger these days. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 Zermatt strives to be a high-class mountain resort, but for active guests. Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-class

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-class was in 1833

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“High-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-class. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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