excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt 
1
: very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class
2
archaic
: superior
excellently
adverb
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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Tonyan, who had an excellent training camp and was the team’s top receiver in the preseason, is expected to return to the Chiefs.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Have Dinner And Drinks With A View There may not be a better view in all of Washington than from the rooftop deck of The Mulberry House, a downtown restaurant known for its excellent food, superior service, and incredible sunset views over the Pamlico River.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The excellent brand also features professionalism in sharing patient journeys over social media for heightened transparency.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Tonyan, who had an excellent training camp and was the team’s top receiver in the preseason, is expected to return to the Chiefs.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Have Dinner And Drinks With A View There may not be a better view in all of Washington than from the rooftop deck of The Mulberry House, a downtown restaurant known for its excellent food, superior service, and incredible sunset views over the Pamlico River.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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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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