class act

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class act

She is a real class act on and off the stage.

Definition

Noun: * Someone who shows impressive and stylish excellence: A person, group, or performance characterized by exceptional skill, grace, professionalism, and sophistication. It implies a high standard of quality and admirable conduct.

Usage
  • The term "class act" is used as a singular noun phrase to compliment an individual's or entity's outstanding and elegant performance or behavior.
  • It is often used in informal but respectful contexts, such as in sports commentary, entertainment reviews, or personal compliments.
  • It can refer to a specific performance or to a person's consistent character.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Despite the intense pressure, she handled the interview with grace and intelligence. She's a real class act.
    • The way the team congratulated their opponents after the loss showed they are a class act.
    • His performance last night was a class act from start to finish.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be a class act": This is the most common construction, describing someone's inherent quality.
    • You can always count on her to be professional and kind; she is just a class act.
  • "That was a class act": Used to describe a specific action or event.
    • Donating all the prize money to charity? That was a class act.
Variants and Related Words
  • Classy (adjective): Exhibiting elegance, style, or sophistication.
    • That was a very classy thing to do.
  • First-class (adjective): Of the highest quality or standard.
    • The service on the flight was first-class.
Synonyms
  • Exemplar: A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.
  • Paragon: A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
  • Professional: (When used to describe admirable conduct) Competent, skillful, and adhering to ethical standards.
Antonyms
  • Disgrace: Loss of reputation or respect.
  • Embarrassment: A person or thing causing a feeling of self-consciousness or shame.
Related Idioms
  • "To have class": To possess dignity, style, and grace.
    • He didn't get angry; he just smiled and walked away. That's how you can tell someone has class.
  • "In a class of its own": So good that it is beyond comparison with others.
    • As a strategist, she is in a class of her own.
class act

She is a real class act on and off the stage.

Noun
  1. someone who shows impressive and stylish excellence

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