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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With its world-class universities, research hospitals and biotech industry, and Senate Bill 895 making its way to Sacramento, the state has a duty to go all in on Parkinson’s research.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Keegan confirmed his world-class credentials at Hamburg, winning the Ballon d'Or in 1978 and 1979.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
England's World Cup campaign was led by the world-class quality of their two outstanding performers: captain Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He didn’t know I was a world-class legendary comedian.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2026
MGF Oil Corporation also announced that it was entering into a venture to build a forty- story-plus world-class luxury hotel to be designed by I. M. Pei.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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