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
The king-sized tiled plunge pool felt like the most high-class way to relax in a surf town.
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David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Founded in Nashville in 1925 and today the longest-running live broadcast show in the world, despite its rootsy image, the Opry is a high-class, high-tech operation, running with a smooth professionalism and a welcoming attitude.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
And Freestyle has embraced the high-class nature of the game, forgoing convention center ballrooms for more TV-friendly sets at resorts on the Baltic Sea (like its debut event at the Schloss Weissenhaus resort in Germany), or in the heart of Paris, Las Vegas, or Cape Town.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
While McClung’s perfect score across all four rounds proved to be unassailable, San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle kept the pressure on with a display of high-class dunking.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Founded in Nashville in 1925 and today the longest-running live broadcast show in the world, despite its rootsy image, the Opry is a high-class, high-tech operation, running with a smooth professionalism and a welcoming attitude.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
And Freestyle has embraced the high-class nature of the game, forgoing convention center ballrooms for more TV-friendly sets at resorts on the Baltic Sea (like its debut event at the Schloss Weissenhaus resort in Germany), or in the heart of Paris, Las Vegas, or Cape Town.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
While McClung’s perfect score across all four rounds proved to be unassailable, San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle kept the pressure on with a display of high-class dunking.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-class
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Cheung and Francis are superb, as is Moses Villarama as Bo’s buddy, Virgil, who sees his own sorrow bearing down on him, inevitable and enveloping, like the blizzard outside.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The second half of the film is simpler and stronger, with a terrific supporting performance by ASAP Rocky as a rapper named Yung Felon.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Few of the hotels in this city, even the most beautiful among them, feel quite as regal as the Saint James.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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That’s why the pushback by politicians against Homeland Security’s big, beautiful boo-boo has been quick — and hilarious.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Nini Berndt makes lovely work of this bruise-writing, the kind of devastation that leaves you with your fist pressed to your lips, aching hard for everyone involved.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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Trailing types make a lovely ground cover at the edge of a rain garden.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The compact structures make great guest houses, home offices, or creative retreats.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Randy Breed: Mixed Age: 10 months Randy is a fabulous guy who navigates the world around him with charisma and positive energy, despite being deaf.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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The film is notable for a dodge ball scene that goes disgustingly awry, a long gay kiss — an unheard-of smooch in 1981 — between Andrew and a bully, and for Arngrim’s goth-twink fabulous costumes, including the silkiest cape.—
Erik Piepenburg,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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