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
The brand’s Mongolian Cashmere Wrap, for example, doubles as a first-class-worthy blanket, and its linen pajama sets are chic enough to wear straight from a plane to the hotel pool.
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Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Ruemmler made the comment after Epstein offered to buy her a first-class ticket to Europe.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Rho-alpha targets this gap by combining vision processing and language understanding with a capability Microsoft is emphasizing more directly than many mainstream VLA demos, which is tactile sensing that acts as a first-class input for closed-loop manipulation.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Spending at luxury retailers surged 15% in the quarter, business and first-class airfare purchases rose 9%, and luxury hotel spending was up 12%, CFO Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC in an interview.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Ruemmler made the comment after Epstein offered to buy her a first-class ticket to Europe.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Rho-alpha targets this gap by combining vision processing and language understanding with a capability Microsoft is emphasizing more directly than many mainstream VLA demos, which is tactile sensing that acts as a first-class input for closed-loop manipulation.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Spending at luxury retailers surged 15% in the quarter, business and first-class airfare purchases rose 9%, and luxury hotel spending was up 12%, CFO Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC in an interview.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
Adjective
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The service The friendly team offers guests a reliable and inspiring stay with superb facilities and services; attention to detail is consistent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That’s why their new album, wonderful, leaves me a little cold.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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Varley’s elevation this season is a wonderful turn for Ashbourne, an icon of British film, TV, and theater who has long been one of Bridgerton’s most consistently comedic presences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One side was a buyer pressuring us over margin and speed that would affect our quality and the other was a child who had this terrific experience.—
Tim Heitmann,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Such bad timing could have been fatal for a theatrical release, but thankfully Bellocchio’s terrific crime drama is still available worldwide via HBO Max.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, how many of them actually come to be inhabited remains a great unknown, with deeper questions — like how many of them turn into technologically advanced civilizations — requiring us to estimate further unknowns atop them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lewis, 64, is considered by many one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a really lovely thing, because actually essentially the craft becomes a vehicle for people then having other health promoting behaviors like engaging with others.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Make the most of juicy spring strawberries with this light and lovely salad.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like a delicious meal and a beautiful tablescape, effortless conversation is a hallmark of a great gathering.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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This beautiful treat will disappear from the buffet in no time.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Riley Helmberger almost singlehandedly kept White Bear Lake (13-12-3) within striking distance of another fantastic finish with 28 saves, plenty off Grade A chances for the Stars.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2026
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What begins as a journey for father and son to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye, quickly turns into a fantastical adventure the tests their relationship and digs up ghosts from Kratos' past.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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