world-class

or world·class

[ wurld-klas, -klahs ]

/ ˈwɜrldˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /

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adjective

ranking among the world's best; outstanding: a world-class orchestra.

attracting or comprising world-class players, performers, etc.: a world-class tennis tournament.

Informal. being a notorious example of its kind: a world-class slob.

Words nearby world-class

world war iii, world wide web, world's fair, world's oldest profession, world-beater, world-class, world-famous, world-line, world-renowned, world-shaker, world-shaking

Origin of world-class

First recorded in 1945–50

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Examples from the Web for world-class

And where else can you get a ticket to see world-class talent in a world-class atmosphere for under 15 bucks?
Portland Is Ground Zero for the Best Women’s Soccer in the World|Evelyn Shoop|June 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He follows his own muse—he's a world-class weirdo—but at the same time, he's never solely concerned with pleasing himself.
Is Jack White the Last True Rock Star?|Andrew Romano|June 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After cramping up, James likely received immediate access to world-class medical attention.
A Lesson From LeBron James’ Game One Nightmare|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD, Tej Azad|June 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Partners in Health made a $25 million investment to build a world-class facility, which operates annually for $16.2 million.
The Aid Industry Failed Haiti After Its 2010 Quake|Elise Jordan|February 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Armstrong is especially effusive about HuffPo founder Arianna Huffington, whom he calls a “world-class entrepreneur.”
Is Tim Armstrong the Lazarus of Aol.?|Lloyd Grove|December 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That's a test that reflects the world-class standards our children must meet for the new era.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various

British Dictionary definitions for world-class

world-class

adjective

of or denoting someone with a skill or attribute that puts him or her in the highest class in the worlda world-class swimmer

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world-class

or world·class

adjective

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adjective