excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt 
1
: very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class
2
archaic
: superior
excellently
adverb
Examples of excellent in a Sentence
Her new movie has received excellent reviews.
He is an excellent role model for young men everywhere.
The car is in excellent condition.
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Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The lone blemish of the day was Daniels’ fumble, but otherwise the offense was excellent.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Daniels was continuing his excellent play in 2025, securing 433 yards and three touchdowns through two games before suffering a knee sprain.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Clay McLeod Chapman is excellent at this subgenre.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt
: very good of its kind : first-class
excellently
adverb
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