Definition of first-classnext

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Recent Examples of first-class The company will roll out the amenity, plus expanded first-class and Main Cabin Extra seating, on domestic and short-haul international flights starting in 2028 and through the early 2030s. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026 Of late, there have been two separate first-class tournaments for regions and departments — the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy for regions, and the President’s Trophy for departments. Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 But the most damning evidence that something is going on here is that Ariana gives up her first-class ticket home to sit next to Charlie in economy. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Although this decision was an extremely difficult one to reach, our commitment to the audiences and artists participating in the festival is to have a first-class experience worthy of the great legacy of jazz and our great city. Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first-class
Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
Adjective
  • Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Head baker Lou Turner (formerly pastry chef at Obelix, a French bistro in the city’s River North) churns out superb pastries that invite obsession.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The winery is also known for superb musical performances that Paine gets through his relationship with a top tier entertainment manager.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • With the ups and downs of that season under his belt and Cam Coleman catching his passes, Manning should be terrific.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Jamal Murray, Jokic, Gordon and Johnson are terrific — when healthy.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Rivera-Vega is suspected of setting the fire and also had been charged with arson causing great bodiliy injury before the woman died.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Starting the election calendar in South Carolina is intended in part to give Black voters a greater voice at the outset of the nominating process.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The bathroom is lovely with deep red marble tiling, a large tub, and views over the beach.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Have a lovely weekend all and enjoy these last few weeks of August!
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The apocalypse isn’t frightening because of zombies or some fantastical creature.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Mayer is the favorite to start at point guard, but Ertel looked fantastic on the trip and could push him.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There are a lot of on-the-road songs about travels through this strange, heartbreaking, and beautiful planet.
    Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The skyline floated like an uncanny but beautiful projection off to our side.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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