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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Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Beyond heart health, basketball is also an excellent fat burner.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Allen is off to another excellent start, with 17 total touchdowns to four interceptions.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
Rudy Gobert’s defensive metrics have been largely excellent to start the season.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 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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