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 design uses a privacy wall that encases both seats in the last row, similar to those found in first-class seats with privacy doors. —

Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Each one feels like an intimate retreat, but here paired with impeccable service and first-class facilities. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 At the same time, the USPS has become increasingly dependent on package delivery as first-class mail declines, making large customers like Amazon even more important. —

Barbara Booth, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026 Straus, an American businessman and owner of Macy's, and his wife were first-class passengers on the Titanic. —

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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026