class act
Americannoun
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
"Everyone's now seen that - his retention of the ball is outstanding, the way he runs with the ball, he's a class act."
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
“Couldn’t have been more amazing. A class act all the way. Just first class.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2025
Yeah, we're talking about a class act here.
From Salon ● May 7, 2025
“Yours is the class act here, Sonny. Go get ’em.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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