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
The candidate must set high standards; demonstrate creativity and consistency in excellence, innovation and hospitality; make efforts to create a sustainable work culture, and serve as an exceptional example or mentor for other beverage professionals.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Exhibiting an eclectic array of academic excellence, robust pursuit of agricultural and STEM innovations, and idealistic ambitions, they are headed to prestigious universities, including CalTech, Cornell, MIT, Northwestern, and Cal Poly.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
Her academic excellence has also earned her the distinguished title of a Southport High School STAR, a recognition given to students maintaining a GPA above 4.0.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
He's also known for his commitment to excellence and forward-thinking approach continues to set new standards in American whiskey production, according to the release.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Exhibiting an eclectic array of academic excellence, robust pursuit of agricultural and STEM innovations, and idealistic ambitions, they are headed to prestigious universities, including CalTech, Cornell, MIT, Northwestern, and Cal Poly.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
Her academic excellence has also earned her the distinguished title of a Southport High School STAR, a recognition given to students maintaining a GPA above 4.0.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
He's also known for his commitment to excellence and forward-thinking approach continues to set new standards in American whiskey production, according to the release.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellence
Noun
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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.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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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.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At least one member appeared to struggle to understand the distinction between a vaccine’s efficacy and its effectiveness.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Yet as more data has emerged demonstrating the safety or even superiority of AI for some tasks, those views are likely changing.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Red Bull enjoyed a period of superiority since the inception of the current ground effect era in 2022, thanks to the aerodynamic expertise of the team's former chief technical officer, Adrian Newey.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Look to show the value your product provides and create demand in your community.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Others, like Bumble, Match, and eharmony, offer broader dating pools to connect you with someone whose values and lifestyle truly align with yours.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Nicholas Meyer brought the franchise back to life with The Wrath of Khan, which pits Kirk against his old nemesis (played to arch perfection by Ricardo Montalban).—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Imagine tender chicken breasts marinated in spiced buttermilk, then pan-fried to crispy perfection and coated in a honey-buffalo sauce, before being layered onto a fluffy challah bun with tangy ranch slaw and bites of fresh dill.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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That said, Nordstrom cardmembers enjoy a major advantage: Early Access, beginning as early as July 8, depending on your Nordy Club status.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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But as a two-term governor in a blue state, Pritzker has the luxury of not having to make a choice under the usual constraints of seeking a political advantage, said Robin Johnson, a governmental relations, public policy and political consultant.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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High-net-worth individuals, particularly business owners, professionals and investors, often face elevated exposure to legal risk simply by virtue of their visibility and success.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Just by virtue of being president, Trump has bolstered this belief of mine.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The challenge is not to choose between diversity and merit, but to design programs that advance both goals simultaneously.—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The peer review process could be manipulated to favor research supporting governmental objectives rather than being based on scientific merit.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
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“Excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellence. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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