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 Guests get the same first-class benefits, including bedding, towels, complimentary meals, lounge access, priority boarding, and attentive onboard service from a first-class attendant. —

Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 The stamps will be issued in panes of 15 and will always be equal in value to the postage price for a 1-ounce, first-class letter, currently 78 cents. —

Warren Pederson, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026 Inter Miami, the defending MLS champions, took a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute on a first-class Rodrigo De Paul goal that began with a steal by a pressing German Berterame, who then passed it to Telasco Segovia, who set up De Paul for the shot. —

Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026 The 12-minute presentation includes glimpses at the gangway doors, first-class lounge, Turkish baths, grand staircase and below deck into the third-class common area. —

Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first-class

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Adjective

The Horned Frogs had a mix of air raid and veer-and-shoot principles under Briles, but are expected to move more to a pro-style scheme under Sammis, who had excellent success with that style of offense at UConn.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
In the pre-show rooms, both real-life actors seen were excellent at interacting with real-life visitors and prerecorded monotone movie stars.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026