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
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
If survival is decided in both boxes, that also means a first-rate striker will be targeted this summer.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Antonelli has been producing a notable version for years; this 2024 is another first-rate example.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Led by its first-rate public schools, Johns Creek ranks No. 24 in our analysis for quality of life.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Adjective
Waubonsie didn’t make an error behind Lambert, who followed up the first-rate effort in the semifinals by ace Owen Roberts.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
If survival is decided in both boxes, that also means a first-rate striker will be targeted this summer.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Antonelli has been producing a notable version for years; this 2024 is another first-rate example.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Led by its first-rate public schools, Johns Creek ranks No. 24 in our analysis for quality of life.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
Adjective
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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Noun
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This reality drives the team’s commitment to excellence, with Jordan emphasizing the importance of ensuring every guest leaves on a positive note.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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The series has also won two Annie Awards, for excellence in the field of animation, in 2023 and 2025 in the category of Best Animated Television/Media Production for Preschool Children.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Beyond features a farewell to Nimoy’s Spock and an image of Shatner’s crew from The Undiscovered Country, and otherwise has terrific character moments (particularly between Quinto and Karl Urban) and great action beats (like Kirk saving the day with the help of the Beastie Boys).—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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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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Uptempo with a bit of a ’90s country flair, the song is a superb, full-throttle musical vehicle for Housman’s confident, charismatic voice.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Moore, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Tennessee, hit his first big-league home run, a game-tying solo shot to center field in the seventh inning, and preserved that tie with a superb diving catch of Yainer Diaz’s 109-mph line drive with two runners on to end the top of the eighth.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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With the right combination of a digital sales and service platform and people, financial institutions can create seamless, personalized experiences while driving greater efficiency and long-term growth.—
Deep Varma,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Thank you, Florida Panthers, for giving us such a fantastic season and back-to-back Stanley Cups.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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He's done a fantastic job of energizing people under 30 to care about the elections, which was an achievement by itself.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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