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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"Gout Gout shows how individual characteristics can shape world-class speed in different ways," says Dr. Hicks.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
Over the past 15 years, the region has poured $650 million into building world-class training facilities and stadiums in an effort to become America’s soccer capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“This transaction is the culmination of the Board’s robust process to unlock the full value of our world-class portfolio,” Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The two-time defending World Series champions ponied up a combined $309 million to sign two free agents, world-class closer Edwin Díaz and four-time All-Star corner outfielder Kyle Tucker.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
“The emerging picture from such studies is that ten thousand hours of practice is required to achieve the level of mastery associated with being a world-class expert—in anything,” writes the neurologist Daniel Levitin.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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