1
as in excellent
of the very best kind
this cake is great!
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as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
one of the great anthropologists
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a great humanitarian great acts of charity
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
haven't seen them in a great while
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
saw a great moose calmly walking through our backyard
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
she's great on any type of sport that requires endurance
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as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
regards global warming as the great issue of the day
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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
a descendant of one of the great families of Philadelphia
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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the game was going great for the home team
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Recent Examples of great
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
As one of the world’s great metropolises, Tokyo takes its exalted status very seriously.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Hornets played great and made those plays down the stretch.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
For example, for aircraft headed across the Atlantic that encounter GNSS interference near the Black Sea, Hay said air traffic control would make sure the vehicles are spaced a greater distance apart for safety in case navigational reliability were to be comprised.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
As one of the world’s great metropolises, Tokyo takes its exalted status very seriously.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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What emerged was an outstanding union of musical influences that act as two great tastes that taste great together!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Hornets played great and made those plays down the stretch.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for great
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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And can that leader evolve and morph over time, hopefully becoming more skillful.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The people behind Fire in the Mountains have teamed with the Firekeeper Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental wellness for the Blackfeet Nation community, making the festival’s raison d’être feel more noble than your standard summer shindig.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s the noble and righteous and the principled path sports should walk.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Moments like a crazy fumble by running back Jashaun Corbin after his longest carry of the first half of seven yards.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, teams that made multiple first-round picks or a larger volume of picks have a better chance of being higher on this list.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The back-end work of fundraising for the eventual larger project has already begun, Santana said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This is a fan base reveling in the first playoff experience in 15 years, and the Sabres have given them plenty to get excited about.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Was so excited to make these and they were ruined by your poor recipe like many others!—
Christopher Kostow,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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News articles and photos of the casual picnic enamored Americans, transforming their view of the royals as rigid and aristocratic to more down-to-earth.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene The streets of Forte—as insiders call it—are a maze of tall box hedges and gates that shelter private villas built for wealthy and aristocratic Italian families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Our lunches were also always served or packed nicely with cloth placemats, napkins, and silverware.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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But if things unfold as nicely in 2027 as well as Gang Green’s haul seemed to go this year, then New York should actually be a legitimate playoff contender by 2028 … or so.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Great.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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