as in excellent
of the very best kind
wanted a first-rate bike and not the cheap model she had been using
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Recent Examples of first-rate
The rapport between these two veteran actors turn what could have been seriously dodgy caricatures into a first-rate double act — think Abbott and Costello with sidecurls and silencers.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Their back-to-back performances promise to be highlights of the year for fans of first-rate singing.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Trujillo’s choreography was first-rate, taking the show as far away from a Pageant of the Masters feel as possible without overstuffing the show with dance.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
The brand remains dedicated to elevating womenswear with beautiful craftsmanship and the use of first-rate fabrics and materials.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Their back-to-back performances promise to be highlights of the year for fans of first-rate singing.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Trujillo’s choreography was first-rate, taking the show as far away from a Pageant of the Masters feel as possible without overstuffing the show with dance.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
The brand remains dedicated to elevating womenswear with beautiful craftsmanship and the use of first-rate fabrics and materials.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
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The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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But George has been terrific with us, putting him in different spots, different positions.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Boyd is a terrific guy, amazing actor, super sweet.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Just six minutes later, Wells gives the ball away and is punished brutally as Rhys Oates curls home a superb effort from just inside the box.—
Kaya Kaynak,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots received a superb performance from Czaykowski, a three-year varsity player who scored three rushing touchdowns and two receiving while gaining nearly 200 all-purpose yards.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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She's been gone for over 20 years, and so to win this for a soap opera, playing a villain, is really wonderful.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some, like the two headlining Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches auction in Geneva, have wonderful horological anomalies that set them apart from more run-of-the-mill references.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Given these complex three-way dynamics, Delhi will likely continue to upgrade ties to the Taliban regime, and support its efforts to gain greater independence from Pakistani influence.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reese had some great tunes for her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To finish third after struggling to get in contention through sprint qualifying and the sprint race, and given the bumpy demands of the Circuit of The Americas that may have fanned concerns about Ferrari’s ride height issues from earlier in the season, this was a fantastic effort by Leclerc.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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This is also fantastic with wavy potato chips and pretzel sticks.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Regardless, Jones should still be a significant part of the rotation — his excellent field goal percentage and contributions in assists and steals are quite lovely.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Undermining the existing system for partisan ends won’t make the picture look any lovelier.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Due to its stellar activity, the galaxy has become a favorite for astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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How to take photos of the stellar event?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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