first-rate
Example Sentences
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“And it is. But it’s going to be first-rate Schrader soon enough. And it’s already first-rate ‘NCIS.’
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Lockhart explores themes of mental illness, conspiracy theories and trauma with intelligence and compassion, and his writing is first-rate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The performances are first-rate, Ms. Bruccoleri above all, though Ms. Varma is wonderful.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The legislation does not foresee an increase in the size of France's armed forces, which remains at 210,000 active-duty personnel, 225 combat aircraft and 15 first-rate frigates.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Leo doubted Hazel would consider that a compliment, but, as far as humans went, Hazel was first-rate craftsmanship.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
