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 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 Coach seating starts at $95, while first-class accommodations start at $412. —

Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026 What a first-class thing to do. —

Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet. —

Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 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