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first-class

ADJECTIVE
best
Synonyms
WEAK
excellent exclusive finest first-rate five-star prime quality shipshape superior tiptop top-drawer top-notch topflight

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From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

First-class carriages on ScotRail trains are to be scrapped, with the extra space to be used for prams and bicycles.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

First-class mail revenue was relatively flat at almost $26 billion.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

First-class passengers are even offered an à la carte menu and sit-down, waiter-service dining.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

“Assuredly, Monsieur. There is no difficulty this time of year. The trains are almost empty. First-class or second?”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie