FIRST-CLASS Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

first-class

adjective

ˈfərs(t)-ˈklas

Definition of first-class next

as in excellent

of the very best kind a first-class production of a classic American musical

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Recent Examples of first-class As Spade giggled in her first-class seat, Shuter asked what could possibly be so funny in the magazine. —

Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day. —

Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well. —

Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026 Premium travel credit cards and first-class tickets are the most reliable ways to get into an airport lounge. —

Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first-class

Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class

Adjective

Seb Stafford-Bloor’s excellent Transfer Tiers series is moving on to central defenders today.

— Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The right-shot defenseman has had an excellent tournament for Finland, who advanced to the semifinals with a win over Czechia.

— Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026