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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Strider was excellent in his second rehab outing, striking out eight Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hitters over 4-1/3 innings.
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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026
For something a bit more modest, this top is an excellent choice.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
With Wemby on the bench, Luke Kornet came in, played his role on offense and supplied excellent rim protection against a team that lives in the paint.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Guests can bike to the shore, head into Tavira for excellent seafood, or take a solar boat ride to one of the barrier islands.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026
For something a bit more modest, this top is an excellent choice.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
With Wemby on the bench, Luke Kornet came in, played his role on offense and supplied excellent rim protection against a team that lives in the paint.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Guests can bike to the shore, head into Tavira for excellent seafood, or take a solar boat ride to one of the barrier islands.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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