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class act

American  

noun

Informal.

  1. something or someone regarded as outstanding or elegant in quality or performance.

Etymology

Origin of class act

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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Ever the class act, Mr. Scott played along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Congratulations to class act Clayton Kershaw on a great career now that he’s decided to retire.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

Yeah, we're talking about a class act here.

From Salon • May 7, 2025

"He is a class act in every way."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

“This guy here is a class act, a gentleman. There’s no need for any handcuffs.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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