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A1

British  
/ ˈeɪˈwʌn /

adjective

  1. in good health; physically fit

  2. informal first class; excellent

  3. (of a vessel) with hull and equipment in first-class condition

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The pair, formally known as A1 and A0, are the oldest birds from their release cohort at nearly 7 years old — and the only ones old enough to reproduce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

The paneling outside Provisions near Gate A1 is Admirals Club-like, but nothing else is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

She fondly recalls the few times she nabbed an A1 boarding pass and felt like she had won the lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The firm rates France’s bonds Aa3, the equivalent of AA-, and a downgrade would bring them to A1.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

A1 is half a foot taller than Will, and twice as broad.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth