class act
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of class act
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The Portugal playmaker remains a class act and will not be short of offers.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
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
Congratulations to class act Clayton Kershaw on a great career now that he’s decided to retire.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 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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