first-class, first-rate, top, the best

greedy

(astronomy) star of the first magnitude; (loosely) brightest star in the sky

(military) a private first class (enlisted rank below superior private and above second-class private in the Imperial Japanese Army)

merit / the class of an order of merit

credit (for serving the country or lord) / order of merit

(onomatopoeia) Representing a sniffing sound.

rising flames / rising fumes / aroma

smoke / darken

medal, a stamped metal disc presented as an honor / decoration, an honor such as one pinned to a uniform / order, a type of honor