excellence
noun
ex·cel·lence
ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)s 
1
: the quality of being excellent
an award for academic excellence
setting a high standard of excellence
see also black excellence
2
plural excellences
: an excellent or valuable quality : virtue
… I am as admiring as almost everyone else of the film's many excellences …—
Daniel Mendelsohn
Daniel Mendelsohn3
or Excellence
: excellency sense 2
Lord Regent, I do greet your Excellence …—William Shakespeare
William ShakespeareExamples 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
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She was selected as one of just 100 high school seniors across San Diego County to receive this honor, recognizing her academic excellence and leadership.
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Named in honor of legendary artist and educator David C. Driskell, the prize has become a benchmark of excellence in the field.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Through strategic integration of emerging payment technologies, companies can ensure their payment acceptance policies and experiences are a driving force behind customer satisfaction, operational excellence, cost optimization and competitive differentiation on a global scale.
—Bob Purcell, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Named in honor of legendary artist and educator David C. Driskell, the prize has become a benchmark of excellence in the field.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
From its early roots in New York City to its emergence as a global symbol of excellence, Bulova has continuously broken boundaries, marking moments in history and reflecting the ever-evolving spirit of innovation.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 May 2025
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excellence
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ex·cel·lence
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