First-place
What it means
Ranking highest in a contest or comparison.
Reach for it when stating that something ranked highest in a contest or comparison
Her first-place design used less material without sacrificing strength.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when the winner's status should sound energetic
Careful Champion usually names a person or team rather than a design.
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everyday
gold-medal
Fits when the competition literally awards gold
Careful Gold-medal is wrong when the prize uses another system.
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everyday
Fits when success matters without naming rank
Careful Winning can describe an appealing quality before results exist.
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professional
Fits when comparison within a defined category is supported
Careful Best-in-class is corporate language and needs a named class.
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professional
top-ranked
Fits when a ranking system supports the position
Careful Top-ranked can refer to a rolling list, not one contest.
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formal
Fits when highest position matters without finality
Careful Leading can be temporary while first place is the result.
Opposites 3
- last-place
- unplaced
- runner-up
Common phrases 3
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first-place design
Her first-place design used less material.
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first-place finish
A first-place finish secured the club's promotion.
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first-place award
The judges presented a first-place award for accessibility.
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