excellence

noun ex·cel·lence \ ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)s \

|Updated on: 18 Aug 2018

Examples: excellence in a Sentence

Definition of excellence

1 : the quality of being excellent

2 : an excellent or valuable quality : virtue

3 : excellency 2

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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

Center has been the weak spot in the Warriors’ four-season, three-NBA-title run of excellence.

— scott ostler, SFChronicle.com, "With ‘Boogie,’ Warriors shoot into ‘death zone’," 9 July 2018
Landgren-Lee, Tim Binning and Gibson often stare in awe with the toughness shown by this young woman in her unrelenting pursuit of excellence — no matter the sport.

— atreya verma, azcentral, "Arizona Marine veteran Gabby Graves-Wake finds victory in adaptive sports after accident," 4 July 2018
Through its enduring focus on professionalism, excellence and innovation, the Royal Air Force stands as a shining example of inspiration around the World today and for the next generations.

— caroline hallemann, Town & Country, "Queen Elizabeth Kicks Off Today's Royal Air Force Centenary Celebrations at Westminster Abbey," 10 July 2018
Frank Ramsey helped create a legacy of excellence and selflessness that carried through generations, and remains part of the Boston Celtics ethos to this day.

— steve gardner, USA TODAY, "Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Frank Ramsey dies at 86," 8 July 2018
The Aggie core values are respect, leadership, integrity, loyalty, excellence and selfless service and Mike was all that.

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 7/1," 1 July 2018
In particular, Florida needs research universities equal in excellence and reputation to our nation’s most prestigious universities.

— miamiherald, "Leigh-Ann Buchanan," 30 June 2018
In a partnership with Rolex, Vogue shines a light on women who’ve conquered prestigious tennis tournaments due to their drive for excellence and unrelenting dedication.

— Vogue, "Tennis Star Garbiñe Muguruza on Living the Dream," 29 June 2018
People still say there is a false choice between excellence and diversity.

— kristen bellstrom, Fortune, "Capital Gazette shooting , Bill Shine, Anthony Kennedy: Broadsheet June 29," 29 June 2018

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