FIRST-RATENESS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

first-rateness

noun

as in excellence

exceptionally high quality touristy restaurants generally are not known for the first-rateness of their cuisine

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The Property Masters Guild on Thursday revealed the nominees for its 2026 MacGuffin Awards, which honor the creative excellence and impact of prop masters across film, television, commercials and more.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Nishith Rastogi is a Founder & CEO of Locus, a leading-edge technology company helping 300+ global enterprises gain excellence in logistics.

— Nishith Rastogi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of excellence

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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.

— Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024

Definition of excellency

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