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first string

noun as in group of starting players

adjective as in first-rate

adjective as in first-class/first-rate

noun as in first string

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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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