At the center of such varying qualities was an absolutely first-rate clarinet soloist, Jon Manasse.

He was supposed to be an excellent actor and an absolutely first-rate acting teacher.

At that point he had been feeling fine, absolutely first-rate.

It's sophisticated, glittery and, as it happens, terrific, thanks to cooking that may not be innovative but is absolutely first-rate.

She has a remarkable, God-given talent, combined with an absolutely first-rate intelligence.

These performances sound absolutely first-rate, and I commend them to you.

Lucnica, the Slovak song-and-dance ensemble from Bratislava, is absolutely first-rate.

That district produces an absolutely first-rate bouquet" "Wonderful;" Joshua said.

"He's attracted absolutely first-rate young scientists to the lab," said Dr. Fink.

The wine is absolutely first-rate and perfect for drinking now.