Definitions

first-rate

[furst-reyt] / ˈfɜrstˈreɪt /

ADJECTIVE

of the highest quality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excellent exceptional high-quality marvelous outstanding superb

WEAK

A number one A-1 accomplished ace bang-up banner best best quality blue-ribbon capital champion choice choicest exemplary exquisite fine finest first-class great highest quality incomparable magnificent meritorious of the first water of the highest type peerless premium prime quality select skillful splendid sterling striking super superior superlative supreme terrific tiptop top top-drawer top-flight top-notch top-of-the-line world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad expected inferior ordinary poor regular second-rate unexceptional unnoteworthy

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Today, no one is more consistently turning out first-rate horror movies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

But that requires significant planning, the hiring of a major architecture firm with concert hall experience, a first-rate acoustician and, ideally, four times the allotted budget.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

TrophyLab undermines one of the Kremlin’s most valuable strategic assets: its reputation as a first-rate military power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

“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

“This is first-rate coffee. Can I pour myself another cup?”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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