as in excellent
of the very best kind
a first-class production of a classic American musical
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of first-class
Budget airlines are offering more premium options in an attempt to increase revenue, including Spirit, which introduced new fare bundles in 2024 with priority check-in and their take on a first-class experience.
—
Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2024, aged 16, Flintoff became both the youngest player to make a century for England Under-19s and Lancashire’s youngest first-class player.
—Sam Dalling, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This Greek brand with outposts in the towns of Imerovigli and Oia alike stands out for its first-class views of the caldera.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Robiskie believes Ryan can get things turned around on the field and create a first-class culture that follows league rules.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for first-class
Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2024, aged 16, Flintoff became both the youngest player to make a century for England Under-19s and Lancashire’s youngest first-class player.
—Sam Dalling, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This Greek brand with outposts in the towns of Imerovigli and Oia alike stands out for its first-class views of the caldera.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Robiskie believes Ryan can get things turned around on the field and create a first-class culture that follows league rules.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for first-class
Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
Adjective
-
Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The wrecking contractor did a superb job of clearing the area.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
-
There were boos from the home crowd at half-time but Tottenham started brighter after the break and a planned protest in the 75th minute never materialised in the aftermath of Solanke’s superb equaliser.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Second, that Carrick was genuinely a player of wonderful ability, who was seen as a tremendous talent from a young age.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Giving family members an opportunity to enjoy the cruise at their own pace can go a long way to creating a trip filled with wonderful memories, Denison says.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
In fact, Super Bowls are terrific opportunities to break out the slow cooker.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Adventures on both land and sea make Belize a popular destination, and its beaches and resorts are terrific for visitors who simply want to relax and enjoy the tropical climate.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at the expense of the all-powerful US dollar.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
-
The last challenge is that the very faint objects that are both intrinsically small and are located at great distances present a big challenge to any observatory that has to contend with Earth’s atmosphere.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Search The Outside Podcast on YouTube to enjoy these lovely chitchats with lovely faces to boot.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Just this lovely estate where [Queen Elizabeth II] can freely roam everywhere.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
From gravity-defying figure skaters to adrenaline-chasing snowboarders, athletes from over 90 countries will convene in the snowy mountains of Italy—as well as the country’s historic cities—to compete in 16 of the riskiest and most beautiful sports held on the ice and snow.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Sunflowers Sunflowers can be helpful and beautiful barrier plants set at the edges of a vegetable plot to attract beneficial pollinators and keep some pests at bay.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Although there will be a couple of weeks of sports competitions to come, none are possible without an opening ceremony, a combination of solemn official protocol with a fantastic representation of the host country’s culture and character, evoking the Olympic spirit itself.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
-
But this fantastic, kaleidoscopic world is under serious threat.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
