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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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Sunday would be an excellent time to reach a new milestone.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Moisture recovery ranged from good to excellent, with morning relative humidity levels between 55% and 88%.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are kicking off a brand new excellent adventure.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 18 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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