Definition of first-classnext

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Recent Examples of first-class For those traveling on the Silver Meteor route and seeking greater privacy and amenities, there are several first-class options. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 On Tuesday, American announced that its revamp will include more first-class seats on its Airbus A321neos and its Boeing 737 Max 10s, though deliveries of the latter are still several years away. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 The company will roll out the amenity, plus expanded first-class and Main Cabin Extra seating, on domestic and short-haul international flights starting in 2028 and through the early 2030s. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026 Of late, there have been two separate first-class tournaments for regions and departments — the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy for regions, and the President’s Trophy for departments. Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first-class
Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
Adjective
  • Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Head baker Lou Turner (formerly pastry chef at Obelix, a French bistro in the city’s River North) churns out superb pastries that invite obsession.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The winery is also known for superb musical performances that Paine gets through his relationship with a top tier entertainment manager.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • To me, an important part about sports is the memories that continue for so long after the events, and these two columns by two terrific writers truly brought that home.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.
    David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But there may be little anyone–government or corporate–can do to persuade people to have children amid greater economic uncertainty.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The bathroom is lovely with deep red marble tiling, a large tub, and views over the beach.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Have a lovely weekend all and enjoy these last few weeks of August!
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The apocalypse isn’t frightening because of zombies or some fantastical creature.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Mayer is the favorite to start at point guard, but Ertel looked fantastic on the trip and could push him.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Arguably, the most beautiful version of this trend right now is the love-layers cut.
    Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The meltwater pouring off Bråsvellbreen like waterfalls, though breathtakingly beautiful, was another sobering reminder of the consequences of global warming.
    Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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