Synonyms of excellent
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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But for the people who watch Widow’s Bay, this is excellent.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Paul Pidutti’s excellent HHOF rankings site has Brind’Amour way down in a tie for 27th among eligible forwards, behind a long list that includes John LeClair, Keith Tkachuk, Patrik Elias, Henrik Zetterberg, Ryan Getzlaf and Rick Nash, to name several significantly ahead of him.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Dippold is a veteran of Parks and Recreation, and Widow’s Bay features some excellent workplace comedy bits with deadpan performances from Kate O’Flynn, Dale Dickey, and Jeff Hiller.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Paul Pidutti’s excellent HHOF rankings site has Brind’Amour way down in a tie for 27th among eligible forwards, behind a long list that includes John LeClair, Keith Tkachuk, Patrik Elias, Henrik Zetterberg, Ryan Getzlaf and Rick Nash, to name several significantly ahead of him.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Dippold is a veteran of Parks and Recreation, and Widow’s Bay features some excellent workplace comedy bits with deadpan performances from Kate O’Flynn, Dale Dickey, and Jeff Hiller.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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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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