A1

adjective

ˈā-ˈwən How to pronounce A1 (audio)
Definition of A1next
as in excellent
of the very best kind an A1 mom deserves only the very best Mother's Day card

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for A1
  1. excellent
  2. superb
  3. terrific
  4. lovely
  5. prime
  6. awesome
  7. fantastic
  8. wonderful
Adjective
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • As other reviewers have also noted, sound quality is superb on the GA lawn, which was full to bursting with blankets and rentable lawn chairs.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
  • Curtain Bluff, Antigua Come for the pair of beaches, exceptional clifftop spa, and superb cuisine.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • All in all, launching the book has been an exhausting and lovely gift of an experience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of prime
Adjective
  • Amazon’s Deals of the Day are basically a giant cheat code for this, dropping awesome entertainment gear to rock-bottom prices.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026
  • Also, just to be a part of something that’s bigger than myself has been really awesome.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • Through their fantastical ordeals, the X-Men illustrate qualities that inspire viewers, young and old.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Kylian Mbappé made a fantastic run down the left side and into the box before he was fouled by Noussair Mazraoui, resulting in a penalty for France.
    — Joe Murphy, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • The resort provides a hiking guide—Nafea Abdeljalil was wonderful—and of course transport.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Izzy, a vulnerable, dry-humored lesbian, played with a hummingbird intensity by the wonderful Molly Bernard, marvels that the experience is hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been through it, like sharing a dream.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Definition of wonderful
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“A1.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/A1. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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