1
as in excellency
exceptionally high quality
the annual awards honor excellence in children's literature
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as in distinction
a quality that gives something special worth
the particular excellence of down in clothing and sleeping bags is its lightness
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Recent Examples of excellence
There’s no wrong answer there, with Crosby offering two decades of nearly unparalleled excellence while Lemieux’s peak may have been higher than anyone who ever lived.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Although the company said the facility has achieved environmental excellence, local activists still say Gary Works harms the environment and public health.
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Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Reservoir won the Howard County title dominantly with 178 points and extended that run of excellence by winning the Class 3A South title with 154.5 points.
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Jacob Steinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
24 June 2026
My clients are high-achieving individuals—C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals in industries like finance, law, and tech— who value their time and expect excellence.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Although the company said the facility has achieved environmental excellence, local activists still say Gary Works harms the environment and public health.
—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Reservoir won the Howard County title dominantly with 178 points and extended that run of excellence by winning the Class 3A South title with 154.5 points.
—
Jacob Steinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
24 June 2026
My clients are high-achieving individuals—C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals in industries like finance, law, and tech— who value their time and expect excellence.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellence
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.
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Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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That Teng could even accomplish it and have some success speaks to his value and adaptability.
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By evening, honor progress over perfection.
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But the stock had been priced for near perfection at the height of the technology bubble.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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Understanding character and how potential virtues can manifest as vices is a starting point; however, knowing is not enough.
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Wilkins was quick to defend her participation and her merits as a musical act.
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Cases granted certiorari move onto the merits stage.
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“Excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellence. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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