as in excellent
of the very best kind
a first-class production of a classic American musical
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Recent Examples of first-class
Each performance follows its own particular flight path, and this year’s opening concert on Sunday, June 21 upgrades to first-class accommodations at Bing Concert Hall.
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Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
In a video posted to Instagram June 13, the silhouette of a rodent can be seen running between the overhead bins and light fixtures in the first-class section of a JetBlue flight.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Simultaneously, interest in first-class plane tickets and high-end watches has also ticked higher in California and around Austin.
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Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
The American Icons stamps are issued in panes of 13 and the Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current first-class mail cost.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
In a video posted to Instagram June 13, the silhouette of a rodent can be seen running between the overhead bins and light fixtures in the first-class section of a JetBlue flight.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Simultaneously, interest in first-class plane tickets and high-end watches has also ticked higher in California and around Austin.
—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
The American Icons stamps are issued in panes of 13 and the Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current first-class mail cost.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for first-class
Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-class
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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After multiple close calls, Ivory Coast tied the match in the 74th minute with a superb run by Amad Diallo.
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
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He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
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William's sixth-great-grandfather was born in Coventry in 1740 and enlisted as a private in the Connecticut militia.
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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Head to The Rooftop for craft cocktails and live music with a side of fantastic city views.
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That’s a fantastic moment for Scottish cinema, but then there’s so much other Scottish work.
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-class. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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