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
While the Dutch Caribbean island has no shortage of first-rate beaches (Playa Lagun and Playa Porto Marie will take your breath away), those are just the start of the many destinations that deserve to be on your must-see list.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
To Mexico City in search of the best gorditas, to Hong Kong to explore cha chaan tengs, and to a truck stop in Wyoming that’s turning out first-rate blistered naan, biryani, and more.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That may not sound as far-fetched as some may think, but only a public entity has enough cash to intercede and bring back first-rate care at Vista.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Charles and James have an extraordinary history backing their bold instincts and consistently show up being great creative studio partners as well as first-rate producers and co-financiers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
To Mexico City in search of the best gorditas, to Hong Kong to explore cha chaan tengs, and to a truck stop in Wyoming that’s turning out first-rate blistered naan, biryani, and more.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That may not sound as far-fetched as some may think, but only a public entity has enough cash to intercede and bring back first-rate care at Vista.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Charles and James have an extraordinary history backing their bold instincts and consistently show up being great creative studio partners as well as first-rate producers and co-financiers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-rate
Adjective
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Jared Harris is superb as Soviet nuclear scientist Valery Legasov, who helps convince apparatchik Boris Shcherbina (Stellan Skarsgard) that the situation is sufficiently grave that it can’t be covered up.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
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This is why your ability to get things done, especially by working with others or in conjunction with groups, is superb.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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That could be a terrific part of the B & W story.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Still, Garance’s death stare into the void, where this woman is still hard-boozing 90 minutes into the movie, starts to run its premise thin despite Exarchopoulos’ terrific and totally internalized turn.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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The aesthetic is going to go a lot of different places across Season 8, too, including two episodes in the round and the finale, which Badner wouldn’t dare spoil but is proud of the wonderful collaboration between the production design, camera, and lighting teams.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Shrubs, such as American filbert (Corylus americana), are a wonderful way to add interest to your landscape throughout multiple seasons.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The eye-catching color gives off instant vacation vibes, and looks great under a breezy white button-down or simply worn with the matching high-rise bottoms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The young people who pick up popular science books at the library tend to be deeply curious and self-motivated—qualities that also characterize great researchers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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That is pretty bizarre, given how fantastic both atmospheres have been throughout the playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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It's got fantastic beach resorts, award-winning beaches, and two coasts to choose from.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The shatteringly crispy skin on these chicken thighs is achieved without frying, meaning less mess and oil, but the same lovely crunchy result.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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There’s going to be a little inkling of the night shift personality in the next season, which will be lovely.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Australia’s awesome Alpha Wolf is on a world tour stopping in New Haven.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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This is right up my alley and the lineup was awesome.—
Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-rate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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