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 Additionally, the agency is seeking price changes for first-class mail products, periodicals, marketing mail and package services. —

David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 During an appearance in front of Congress back in March, Postmaster General David Steiner suggested that a price hike on first-class stamps could have gone as high as 95 cents. —

Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 The increases, if approved, would lead to a first-class stamp costing 82 cents, effective July 12. —

Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 The United States Postal Service proposed raising the price of a first-class stamp by 4 cents to 82 cents, the agency said Thursday as seeks to improve its dire financial situation. —

Cailley Lapara, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first-class

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Adjective

His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Another excellent option for sandy soil that Sing recommends is Russian sage (Salvia yangii).

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026