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
Last month, Amtrak updated its Acela first-class menu with dishes designed by James Beard award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Our dad was incredibly passionate about providing first-class production service infrastructure to the Canadian and international film and TV communities.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Since the takeover, Newcastle’s recruitment has been first-class, but their strategy this summer, to bring in oven-ready players for the Premier League, has been flawed.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Everything is always a first-class party in their lives.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Our dad was incredibly passionate about providing first-class production service infrastructure to the Canadian and international film and TV communities.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Since the takeover, Newcastle’s recruitment has been first-class, but their strategy this summer, to bring in oven-ready players for the Premier League, has been flawed.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Everything is always a first-class party in their lives.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
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In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Have Real Deal Barbecue Named on Yelp’s 2024 list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S., Jim’s Smokin’ Que earned high praise for its delicious smoked meats and excellent accompaniments.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Caring, smart and fun with a wonderful calming Zen demeanor.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Preserving history is wonderful, but so is safety. — Mary Ellen Stepowany, Baltimore Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Justine becomes a frequent customer there, hitting the vodka hard and coaxing her occasional hookup, young cop Paul (Alden Ehrenreich, terrific), to slide off the wagon.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Of the newcomers, Jacinto makes a real impression here as does Hammons, who as Lily is also dealing with the loss of her own mother, and the terrific Butters, who was so good in Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and now gets to grow up.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Scrupulous and enterprising reporting rarely combine with such superb storytelling.—
Book Marks
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Alongside top-grade drinks and superb live music programming, the venue's true secret sauce is its rich community of musicians, staff, and patrons, which has continuously grown and evolved—and even saved the venue during challenging times.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hollander’s lovely Wauwatosa location will be shut down for some time, as well — at least six weeks, according to Lowlands Group Founder and CEO Eric Wagner.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But now, the historic home faces something beautiful and meaningful: the city's newest park.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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First crushes, first loves, the beautiful days of summer, and heartbreak are what made this book an instant hit with teens.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wong flew through her release and double layout to close a fantastic start to her 2025 Championship.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This is a fantastic feature for deep frying, sous-vide style cooking, candymaking, tempering, and so much more.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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