excellence

noun

ex·​cel·​lence ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)s 

1

: the quality of being excellent

2

: an excellent or valuable quality : virtue

3

: excellency sense 2

Synonyms

• choiceness
• distinction
• excellency
• first-rateness
• greatness
• perfection
• preeminence
• primeness
• superbness
• superiority
• supremacy

Examples of excellence in a Sentence

The school is known for the excellence of its teachers.

an award for academic excellence

setting a high standard of excellence

Recent Examples on the Web

The awards aim to elevate the standards of the contact center industry by recognizing the most innovative companies and top-performing executives for their outstanding contributions, innovative ideas, creativity, and excellence in all aspects of contact center operations. —Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024

Grounded in clinical excellence, doctors in the Allied OMS network maintain essential roles in management, governance, and clinical practice and participate directly in the platform's growth. —Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing excellence

• center of excellence
• par excellence

Kids Definition

excellence

noun

ex·​cel·​lence ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)s 

1

: high quality

2

: an excellent quality : virtue

3

: excellency sense 2