as in excellent
of the very best kind
had some surprisingly high-class food at the church supper
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Recent Examples of high-class
Drawn in by his high-class lifestyle, Lucy also begins to reconnect with her working-class ex-boyfriend (Chris Evans), forcing her to reassess her values.
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EW.com, 31 July 2025
What Sets Saratoga Apart No other meet combines history, high-class horses, and handicapping complexity quite like Saratoga.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Nevertheless, high-class No 9s always command a premium, so there is unlikely to be a shortage of suitors.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 17 June 2025
After the film grossed nearly half a billion dollars, Lionsgate and Stahelski suddenly had a high-class problem: John Wick the franchise clearly has a lot more life left in it, while the John Wick character was seemingly six feet under.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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EW.com, 31 July 2025
What Sets Saratoga Apart No other meet combines history, high-class horses, and handicapping complexity quite like Saratoga.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Nevertheless, high-class No 9s always command a premium, so there is unlikely to be a shortage of suitors.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 17 June 2025
After the film grossed nearly half a billion dollars, Lionsgate and Stahelski suddenly had a high-class problem: John Wick the franchise clearly has a lot more life left in it, while the John Wick character was seemingly six feet under.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-class
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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
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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
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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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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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This Amazon tiny home also has major curb appeal with the beautiful full-glass doors and entry.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 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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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
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This fabulous nude color lipstick really makes the face.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jisoo, a member of Blackpink, was one of the most camera savvy of the attendees, getting shots with a bevy of fabulous girls at the show.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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“High-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-class. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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