as in excellent
of the very best kind
credited the win to the pitcher's sterling performance on the mound
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Recent Examples of sterling
Our own reporting has shown that Irizarry’s professional reputation among his peers in the Bay Area assessor community is sterling.
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Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Beth and Rip’s primary antagonist in tending to their herd of Black Angus steer with, we’re repeatedly told, sterling genetics is one Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening).
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Highlights from the market included hand-appliquéd vests by Penny Singer; striking gold and gemstone bracelets by Kenneth Johnson; vibrant beadwork by Jovanna Poblano and Cole Forrest; geometric-pattern jackets by Pacha Arts; and sterling-silver rings by Cody Sanderson, among many others.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
And a scandal that sees Runway fooled by (LOL) a fast fashion brand with sweatshop ties as tarnished the mag’s sterling reputation.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Beth and Rip’s primary antagonist in tending to their herd of Black Angus steer with, we’re repeatedly told, sterling genetics is one Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening).
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Highlights from the market included hand-appliquéd vests by Penny Singer; striking gold and gemstone bracelets by Kenneth Johnson; vibrant beadwork by Jovanna Poblano and Cole Forrest; geometric-pattern jackets by Pacha Arts; and sterling-silver rings by Cody Sanderson, among many others.
—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
And a scandal that sees Runway fooled by (LOL) a fast fashion brand with sweatshop ties as tarnished the mag’s sterling reputation.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterling
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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With half-time approaching, Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike from the edge of the box.
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Morris, 24, is coming off a stellar start with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators last Wednesday, throwing seven scoreless innings while allowing only four hits.
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For stellar-mass black holes, however, the process would take around 10⁶⁷ years—trillions upon trillions of times longer than the current age of the universe.
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But even when Thomson, a terrific baseball lifer, was gone, Bryce Harper was still there in Philly and so was Kyle Schwarber.
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Klepov, who turns 18 on Saturday, had a terrific first OHL season, with 37 goals and 60 assists in 67 games to win the league’s scoring title.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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“Sterling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterling. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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