as in superb
of the very best kind
fast-food fans rate this chain's fries as excellent
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Recent Examples of excellent
He’s made some excellent pitching moves over the last two years, but several of his position-player decisions, particularly the handling of Devers and Bregman, look downright appalling.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
With a prime location, excellent service, and abundance of meeting spaces, Fairmont Waterfront truly has something for everyone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Rookie defender Nicole Gosling has been excellent this season, and tied Winn for the co-lead in rookie scoring by a defender with 19 points.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The cocktails are super well done, the food is excellent, and the happy hour doesn’t disappoint.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
With a prime location, excellent service, and abundance of meeting spaces, Fairmont Waterfront truly has something for everyone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Rookie defender Nicole Gosling has been excellent this season, and tied Winn for the co-lead in rookie scoring by a defender with 19 points.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The cocktails are super well done, the food is excellent, and the happy hour doesn’t disappoint.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
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That dynamic reflected what’s become the new world order for the Chiefs, whose superb 2022 draft class was highlighted by McDuffie.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The superb dry martini includes a splash of chamomile while La Violetera pays homage to Madrid’s traditional violet candies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley has terrific size for the safety position, as he is listed at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Boston's 32-point Game 1 win stands as the outlier so far of two otherwise fantastic playoff games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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What a fantastic comeback from hurricane devastation.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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First, that is awesome, what a great community.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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It later was immortalized in the awesome painting by the great Norman Rockwell in the 1950s that became a gift to his friend Joyce Hall and remains part of the Hallmark Art Collection.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, my step-by-step guide to recreate a lovely lunch that will help your bond grow even deeper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Later on, the sights of Camden Market and Gasholder Park promise a lovely balance between the buzz and tranquillity of London.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Marginal Way is a paved cliff walk offering fabulous views of the ocean, and there are several benches along the way if the kids’ legs get tired.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rooms are gorgeous, with options ranging from modern, elegant Nest rooms to fabulous Canopy suites with charismatic décor.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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