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
There’s first-rate Italian food at ROC, owned by chef Rocco Cadolini, for sumptuous pastas.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The 5-year-old organization gathers uneaten first-rate catering from film and TV sets that would otherwise get tossed and delivers the meals to food pantries, shelters, nonprofits and low-income housing.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
The only enchiladas are chicken, with first-rate mole sauce, spicy tomatillo-jalapeno salsa verde or sour cream sauce, or in a platter with all three.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
The fare is first-rate, particularly the high-end Ristorante Del Lago and the lower-key Natural Epicurean.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The 5-year-old organization gathers uneaten first-rate catering from film and TV sets that would otherwise get tossed and delivers the meals to food pantries, shelters, nonprofits and low-income housing.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
The only enchiladas are chicken, with first-rate mole sauce, spicy tomatillo-jalapeno salsa verde or sour cream sauce, or in a platter with all three.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
The fare is first-rate, particularly the high-end Ristorante Del Lago and the lower-key Natural Epicurean.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Comment Wow, what a terrific series finale to Luthen, the acclaimed Disney+ show about the rebel who challenged an Empire, and also all of the other rebels, mostly by lecturing them incessantly.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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Already an Olympic bronze medalist thanks to her play for Team USA's 3 vs. 3 squad at the 2024 Paris games, Van Lith concluded a terrific NCAA career with a final season starring in the Big 12 for Texas Christian University.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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In fact, 89% of C-suite marketers recognize that employees can bring great value to their businesses as influencers.—
Sarah Goodall,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The future of Hollywood depends on whether the industry recognizes that its greatest asset isn’t its distribution technology but its storytellers.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Otherwise, these are fantastic sheets that will last without breaking the bank.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 May 2025
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The Valkyries are the league's newest team and will be able to ride the momentum of what is a fantastic home basketball market in Golden State.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Hailey Washington, a senior majoring in marketing at Drexel University in Philadelphia, isn't bullish about her job prospects despite stellar undergraduate performance and indispensable industry experience from an internship at a luxury fashion brand.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Second, and maybe just as important, the Vikings have produced three years of stellar quarterback infrastructure.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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