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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 of excellence from the Web
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Herzfeld is now set to be honored with a Tony Award for excellence in theater education from the Tonys and Carnegie Mellon University.
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As someone who aims for leadership positions, the standard of excellence set forth for women is much higher.
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Stretch of excellence: Right-hander Jhoulys Chacín did not figure in the decision Tuesday night but did his part with five scoreless innings.
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The extended stretch of excellence carried the Lakers to an 8-5 win over the Eagles at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium.
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Blessings, then, on Mr. O’Reilly and Charlotte Moore, the Irish Rep’s artistic director, for their long track record of excellence.
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The annual National Headliner Awards, first handed out in 1935, are given in dozens of categories for excellence in news, features, editorials, photography, graphics and many more areas of journalism.
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Chris Young’s knowledge and consistency vs. Luis Perdomo’s flashes of excellence.
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Established in 1984, the program recognizes young people who demonstrate excellence in school, at home and in the community.
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First Known Use of excellence
14th century
excellence Synonyms
Synonyms
cardinal virtue, distinction, excellency, grace, merit, value, virtue;
Antonyms
Related Words
advantage, edge, plus, superiority;
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