first-rate
Of highest quality
First-rate means of the highest quality or excellence.
Something first-rate is as good as it gets—a first-rate hotel, a first-rate performance, a first-rate education.
The term originally referred to the classification of warships by size and firepower, with first-rate ships being the largest and most formidable.
Today it functions as both adjective and adverb: The team performed first-rate in the tournament.
It's slightly more emphatic than simply saying excellent or top-notch.
Extremely impressive, first-rate
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- excellentOf superior quality
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
magnificent · splendid · brilliant · phenomenal · remarkable · marvelous · impeccable · exemplary
Highest in authority
- peerlessHaving no equal
- unmatchedHaving no equal
- unsurpassedBeyond all others
- unrivaledHaving no equal
incomparable · matchless · transcendent · preeminent · unparalleled · foremost · leading · paramount
Notable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
celebrated · esteemed · respected · notable · prominent · elite · prestigious · high-caliber
Expensive nonessential comfort
- high-endPremium quality tier
- deluxeSuperior in quality
- upscaleElegant and expensive
- exclusiveLimited to one group
designer · plush · opulent · sumptuous · lavish · elegant · sophisticated · refined
Skill in making objects
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
refinement · construction · finish · detailing · materials · dependability · robustness · sturdiness
superb
Extremely impressive, first-rate
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- excellentOf superior quality
stellar · magnificent · splendid · brilliant · phenomenal · remarkable · marvelous · impeccable · exemplary · world-class
supreme
Highest in authority
- peerlessHaving no equal
- unmatchedHaving no equal
- unsurpassedBeyond all others
unrivaled · incomparable · matchless · transcendent · preeminent · unparalleled · foremost · leading · paramount · dominant
distinguished
Notable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
acclaimed · celebrated · esteemed · respected · notable · prominent · elite · prestigious · high-caliber · reputable
luxury
Expensive nonessential comfort
exclusive · designer · plush · opulent · sumptuous · lavish · elegant · sophisticated · refined · posh
craftsmanship
Skill in making objects
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
precision · refinement · construction · finish · detailing · materials · dependability · robustness · sturdiness · performance
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
- above averageexcellent, superior, exceptional, outstanding, remarkable
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
- qualityquality, excellence, grade, caliber, superior
- service tierspremium, VIP, elite, deluxe, five-star
- skill levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, expert, advanced