A1

adjective

ˈā-ˈwən How to pronounce A1 (audio)
Definition of A1next
as in excellent
of the very best kind an A1 mom deserves only the very best Mother's Day card

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for A1
  1. excellent
  2. superb
  3. terrific
  4. lovely
  5. prime
  6. awesome
  7. fantastic
  8. wonderful
Adjective
  • Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Malgorzata Szumowska, Michal Englert) Aimee Lou Wood and Johnny Flynn are superb as Anna and Fyodor Dostoevsky in Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert’s acerbic and joyful period film.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Segovia produced a superb spin before firing into the far corner.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Lucasfilm hasn’t had a terrific year with its first film in theaters since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Chisholm was shaken up after trying to field Dominic Canzone's infield single in the ninth, but the second baseman remained in the game and followed with a terrific defensive play.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • My lovely therapist even gave me a map of the feet at the end to help me decipher where best to apply pressure at home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This formula that not only acts as a deodorant, but imparts a lovely fragrance (and that's particularly appealing in the dead of summer).
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • The prime location and low light pollution make AutoCamp a solid stargazing location, so most guests return after dark.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Deco is now accelerating further exits, with Jules Kounde and Marc Casado as prime candidates.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of prime
Adjective
  • Like genuinely one of the most awesome episodes in the Game of Thrones universe.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Justin Gonzales, the club’s top power prospect, is having an awesome stretch for the Drive.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • But news of her grandmother’s possible death fractures the journey, drawing Adela into childhood memories, family silences and fantastical visions.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly, the femur and patella surgeries were also successful and the fantastic surgery team was able to save my left leg.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • Such a contrast to the wonderful Bootham Crescent, York’s home until 2020 and within stumbling distance of not only the famous Minster but all the city’s many other attractions.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping into the shoes of Steve McQueen is no easy feat, but Brosnan does so with style as Thomas Crown, a billionaire art thief who falls for the insurance investigator chasing him, played by the wonderful Rene Russo.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderful
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“A1.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/A1. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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