1
as in inferior
of little or less value or merit
a playwright who produced only second-class work when he turned his hand to poetry
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2
as in decent
of average to below average quality
it's only a second-class restaurant and not worth the high prices
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Recent Examples of second-class
This speaks to a broader issue of human rights violations against girls and women who are still treated as second-class citizens.
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Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Women have, for much of history, been treated as second-class citizens in patriarchal societies.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
Girls are not second-class citizens, so why are they being treated that way?
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
From this point on, first-class seats are in compartments, while second-class seats are airline-style.
—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Women have, for much of history, been treated as second-class citizens in patriarchal societies.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
Girls are not second-class citizens, so why are they being treated that way?
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
From this point on, first-class seats are in compartments, while second-class seats are airline-style.
—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for second-class
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second-class
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Meanwhile, while there may still be a secular public school in this community, if only a small handful of students attend this traditional public school, that school will most likely lack the resources of the Lutheran school, and will offer an inferior education.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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The period’s stucco product, the common alternative to wood for exteriors, was inferior to today’s, carrying only a one-hour fire rating.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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Many people who celebrated (or joked about the murder) had been hurt by callus policies that made CEOs richer while their family members could not access decent health care.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Rocky has been adamant in declaring his innocence, refusing what many considered a decent plea deal before the trial got underway.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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By actively hiring individuals with prior convictions, corporations can take a meaningful step toward economic justice, ensuring that those who were once punished for minor drug offenses have a chance to rebuild their lives.—
Summer Westerbur,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fewer than one in three arrestees were charged with any offense, and most of those were for minor infractions like jaywalking, littering, and blocking sidewalks.—
V.N. Trinh / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors For anyone seeking a sophisticated escape from the ordinary, Las Vegas is about to offer a new level of daytime luxury.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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To qualify, these expenses must be ordinary (common in your trade) and necessary (helpful for operations).—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In his regular Instagram videos, Pearson playfully calls out people who have posted mean comments about his appearance.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, mean January temperatures of 12.6 degrees have been about 4 degrees below normal, NWS meteorologist Brennan Dettmann told Axios.—
Nick Halter,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the federal investigation was not satisfactory to many of King’s family members and associates, who knew of the FBI’s years-long investigation of the minister, and Director J. Edgar Hoover’s obsession with him as a potential communist influence.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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By applying enough pressure now, the thinking goes, Ukraine and its backers can enter talks from a favorable position, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be forced to engage in good-faith negotiations that end in a satisfactory settlement.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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The revamped Le City comes in small and medium sizes, and in a range of colors.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
30 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Citrus tartlets combine tangy lemon and orange bites in a buttery pastry A veggie quinoa salad for January’s healthy eating resolutions If using a grill, arrange the chicken on the grates over indirect medium heat.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the mediocre East, the Bulls are good enough to have at least a shot at the postseason.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Walsh and his defensive coordinator, George Seifert, correctly diagnosed Miami’s mediocre running game.—
Mark Purdy,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Second-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second-class. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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