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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While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
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Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
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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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Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.
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All in all, launching the book has been an exhausting and lovely gift of an experience.
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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