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
Whether Atlanta can really make a move in the East next season depends on Porziņģis’ health, but adding NAW, KP, Kennard and Newell to supplement Trae Young, Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels was first-rate work.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 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 Aldridge, New York Times, 21 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
Adjective
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Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chris Shula has been terrific through the first four weeks of this season, engineering a Rams defense that ranks in the top 10 in just about every category.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Talanoa Hufanga only had one tackle Monday night, but his impact in the secondary has been felt throughout the early part of the season and was again as the Broncos put the clamps on Cincy’s terrific receivers.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles offensive line gave him superb pass protection against the Broncos’ elite pass rush as well.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This successor to the superb Ghost of Tsushima enhances the action with new weapon-swapping mechanics and a better integration of quests with exploration.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Skor bars are a nonnegotiable addition; the cookies have the perfect toffee-to-chocolate ratio and wonderful texture.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today’s tech news follows; have a wonderful weekend.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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At just $30, Universal Thread’s version is a great way to add the style to your rotation at a fraction of the price.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The branding and level of Springfield specificity is fantastic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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The laptop also includes a 1080p webcam, which had fantastic clarity in my testing.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Melvin is a lovely, lovely bloke.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Las Vegas’ Game 1 three-point victory was fueled by its stellar reserves as guards Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans combined to score 39 points.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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And aside from a few less-than-stellar visuals, the scares hold up.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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