world-class
Americanadjective
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ranking among the world's best; outstanding.
a world-class orchestra.
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attracting or comprising world-class players, performers, etc..
a world-class tennis tournament.
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Informal. being a notorious example of its kind.
a world-class slob.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of world-class
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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“By bringing together these world-class studios, our complementary streaming platforms, and the extraordinary talent behind them, we will create even greater value for audiences, partners and shareholders,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Except, it is almost easier to believe in knocking spirits than the fact that the Fox sisters taught themselves to be world-class magicians and performers.
From Literature
“We invested big in making great film and television. We invested in streaming and turned HBO Max into a world-class direct-to-consumer platform.”
From MarketWatch
Xu credited the "world-class business environment" that local officials have built and the region's "complete industrial ecosystem" as a reason that companies like his have thrived.
From BBC
It also combines a “world-class” nuclear fleet with a growing natural-gas-generation business, he added.
From MarketWatch
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