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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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
touristy restaurants generally are not known for the first-rateness of their cuisine
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Recent Examples of first-rate
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 May 2025
That’s because Dolby Cinema screens will always have first-rate seats, which can’t always be said of an IMAX screen.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
This gave the team access to first-rate student facilities, albeit with a tiny budget, and an opportunity to join what is now the Championship.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 May 2025
So Velvet Taco has added a $14.99 combo platter with two sides, chips and its first-rate quesos, salsa or guac.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The supporting cast also is first-rate, if not given a lot of screen time, with romantic interests for Julie including Nicholas Braun as a mentalist hired for Russ’ birthday party and a naked, guitar-playing Don Juan named Jackson (Charlie Gillespie).
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 May 2025
That’s because Dolby Cinema screens will always have first-rate seats, which can’t always be said of an IMAX screen.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
This gave the team access to first-rate student facilities, albeit with a tiny budget, and an opportunity to join what is now the Championship.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 May 2025
So Velvet Taco has added a $14.99 combo platter with two sides, chips and its first-rate quesos, salsa or guac.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
Adjective
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Concurrently, operational excellence initiatives—things like leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, analytics and process automation—are delivering unprecedented efficiency gains.—
Mustansir Paliwala,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Farhana has worked alongside Ollie to create a culture of ambition, collaboration and artistic excellence, enhancing Film4’s reputation as one of the most pioneering and dynamic teams in the business.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Esquivel didn’t allow an earned run in a terrific game-one performance against Lovejoy.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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With no wind or other elements for the players to confront, both produced some terrific tennis for stretches.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Adjective
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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My 10-year-old avocado grown from seed produced two wonderful fruits last year.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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She’s got a wonderful dynamic with Sydney Agudong, who plays Nani.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Erica’s great grandfather was one of a group of 15 that formed a wine cooperative in Sant’Antioco in 1932, the first in Sardinia.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Overall, the whole Neuralink experience has been fantastic.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Sarr is a fantastic rotational option who will only keep improving.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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