A1

adjective

ˈā-ˈwən How to pronounce A1 (audio)
Definition of A1next
as in excellent
of the very best kind an A1 mom deserves only the very best Mother's Day card

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for A1
  1. excellent
  2. superb
  3. terrific
  4. lovely
  5. awesome
  6. fantastic
  7. wonderful
  8. great
Adjective
  • But for a side whose previous two Premier League experiences were pretty miserable relegation seasons, anything around mid-table would be an excellent achievement.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The goal was superb, and against the best centre-back partnership in the EPL.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • The writing, pacing, and production values are top-notch, and the cast is terrific across the board.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Springsteen’s energy level was off the charts and his vocals were terrific.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • The city’s lovely pedestrian-only thoroughfare St. George Street is filled with specialty shops and restaurants, and the nearby Lightner Museum provides a dazzling display of Gilded Age artifacts and two antique shops in its courtyard.
    Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Consider that lovely image from the book of Revelation of Christ standing at the door knocking.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Shuttles will transport you to other nearby attractions like Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve which, in addition to being a popular golf course, has an awesome cave and nature walk that little and big kids will love.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • Utkarsh and Richie Keen, who directed us, did a really fantastic job, and Richie Moriarty at navigating the three different versions of Jay, and the actual practicality of shooting those on set.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The crowd in Utah was fantastic and into it and seemed remarkably loud.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.
    Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • This season of sweet treats is a great time to make a fast snack that’s delicious and full of nutrients like protein, potassium, magnesium and iron.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The event celebrates the lifetime achievements of America’s greatest artists: this year, that included The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of great
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