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first string
noun as in group of starting players
Weak matches
adjective as in first-rate
Strong matches
adjective as in superior
adjective as in top-notch
adjective as in fine
Strongest matches
adjective as in first
adjective as in first-class/first-rate
noun as in first string
Weak matches
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Example Sentences
With the exception of Clint at left tackle, the line-up consisted of first-string players.
She had replaced many of her first-string men, but her captain was still in and so was the quarter-back who had started.
On Friday there was only signal work for the subs, but the first-string players and the second held scrimmage as usual.
Dont, added the coach, fool yourselves with the idea that if you get in trouble Ill put the first-string men in to pull you out.
The first-string men were given easy practice and faced the second for only ten minutes in scrimmage.
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On this page you'll find 226 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to first-string, such as: admirable, exceptional, first-rate, good, high-caliber, and preferable.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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