FIRST-CLASS Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

first-class

adjective

ˈfərs(t)-ˈklas

Definition of first-class

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 Roundtrip economy prices are already up roughly 10% this year for both domestic and international flights over Thanksgiving week, according to Points Path CEO and founder Julian Kheel, and business and first-class seats are up 6% to 10% as well. — Dan Avery,lily Wolfson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Helping plan their next move, Louisette bought Ortiz and Simon two first-class train tickets each, to two different stations beyond their destination. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 The lack of hills and the first-class bike lane infrastructure make cycling here a breeze. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 So why not revive the Century 21 theater in San Jose and turn it into a first-class IMAX theater for Silicon Valley? — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first-class

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Adjective

An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Typically, Mora will pick up the ball in the left channel and run at a defender, before slowing to a jog, then use his superb balance to burst past his flat-footed opponent on either side, like in this example against Fiorentina last month.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in the 10th in a series-clinching, 6-3 victory over the Angels on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Jordan Lawler pinch-ran but was caught stealing on a terrific throw by Marlins catcher Joe Mack.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Scott tears into the Bard’s lines — his Hamlet is terrific — and the spotlight is more on his sense of humor than his pain.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Countries with far smaller digital ecosystems, like Cambodia and Laos, have even greater struggles to attract and retain AI talent.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
The tropical cyclone reached Category 5, defined by sustained winds of 157 mph or greater, overnight Friday before losing some of its steam and settling into Category 4’s limits of sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph by Saturday.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Van Aert was in fantastic form at the recent Vuelta a España, helping teammate Matthew Brennan to five stage victories while taking two of his own.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
What the animation brings to life is the fluid movement of water in Julián fantastical visions.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of fantastic

Adjective

The nicest of the quartet, Springfield features a large clubhouse, a beautiful practice area with an oversized putting green and a challenging 6,906-yard course that is hilly, woody and will ask you to hit lots of precise shots.

— Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
Forests that avoid the worst fire and drought impacts should still offer beautiful color, but the viewing window may be shorter.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

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