as in excellent
of the very best kind
wanted a first-rate bike and not the cheap model she had been using
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Recent Examples of first-rate
The 5-year-old organization gathers uneaten first-rate catering from film and TV sets that would otherwise get tossed and delivers the meals to food pantries, shelters, nonprofits and low-income housing.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
The only enchiladas are chicken, with first-rate mole sauce, spicy tomatillo-jalapeno salsa verde or sour cream sauce, or in a platter with all three.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
The fare is first-rate, particularly the high-end Ristorante Del Lago and the lower-key Natural Epicurean.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Over five first-rate essay collections and one very good, if underrated, novel, Meghan Daum has written a cohesive, almost novelistic narrative about a character named Meghan Daum.
—Thomas Beller, Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
The only enchiladas are chicken, with first-rate mole sauce, spicy tomatillo-jalapeno salsa verde or sour cream sauce, or in a platter with all three.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
The fare is first-rate, particularly the high-end Ristorante Del Lago and the lower-key Natural Epicurean.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Over five first-rate essay collections and one very good, if underrated, novel, Meghan Daum has written a cohesive, almost novelistic narrative about a character named Meghan Daum.
—Thomas Beller, Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Possible wildcard: Lea Salonga, Peters’ castmate in the Sondheim revue, turns in a terrific Everything’s Coming Up Roses.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Catcher Landon Hodge is terrific defensively and first baseman Josh Stonehouse has supplied surprising power.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For all of his flaws during his two years in the top flight, Firpo has been superb in the Championship.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Law exudes dogged intensity and Nicholas Hoult is superb as the charismatic white supremacist leader in a gripping action drama.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Washington Capitals, won 4-1 against Montreal Last week: 7 Sean: 4 Dom: 9 Pierre-Luc Dubois had a fine first round, but zero goals and two assists were still a step down from his wonderful regular season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Miss Nellie's is a lovely vibe post-show, and have a wonderful assortment of cocktails and mocktails.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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White Smoke Billows from Vatican Chimney White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, signaling that a new pope—the 267th leader of the Catholic Church—had been chosen on the second day of the conclave.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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There is seemingly a show for each subgenre for fans of all those great 2000s series.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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As for those overheads, a dimmer switch is a fantastic option to tame harsh ceiling lights.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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There are widescreen vistas aplenty and fantastic use of shadows throughout the movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This lovely, leafy city is filled with fun things to do.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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You might be left with tiny scratches that make your once pristine appliances and surfaces look less than stellar.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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Pluto may currently be a dwarf planet on the golf apparel sales leaderboard, but if the brand stays on the current trajectory, the future could be stellar.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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