as in excellent
of the very best kind
an A1 mom deserves only the very best Mother's Day card
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026 -
The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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His recent 25-point, 10-rebound, four-assist game versus Utah was superb in leading the Brooklyn Nets to a win.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Grapevine rallies to advance over Chisholm Trail Fort Worth Chisholm Trail jumped out to an early lead, but Grapevine rallied with a superb night from the free throw line to defeat the Rangers 56-47 in a Class 5A Division II bi-district game on Monday at Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Google Pixel 9a delivers flagship-level performance, terrific camera quality, and long-term software support in a simple and affordable phone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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While the idea of a robot that can regularly save you time doing chores sounds terrific, these caveats mean the tech and product aren't yet fully baked.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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The outdoor pool is just as lovely too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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From the lovely greens to the steeper blues and blacks, Pleasant Mountain delivers.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They're arranged in haphazard rows, with Andrew Jackson occupying a prime front spot simply because the owner likes his hair.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Thaksin could be eligible for parole in May, his nephew is the party’s prime ministerial candidate.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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And, showcasing their awesome, frightening power, one avalanche derailed a train in Switzerland on Monday, injuring five on board, while another swept through a refuge on a French mountainside earlier this month, shattering windows and dumping snowdrifts inside the building’s kitchen.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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As this year’s Games neared its end, the awesome moments seemed to pile up, one atop another.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Conveniently located in the heart of Admiralty, right by Hong Kong’s major fashion and finance centers, the hotel promises a fantastic location, great views, personable staff, and classic European elegance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Romanticize your life with a fantastical manicure, like these glittery jade-green nails with stunning 3D flowers.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Thankfully, the wonderful leaders of our great state of Florida have corrected this problem.—
Krys Fluker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit, before the crowds descend for the summer months.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
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“A1.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/A1. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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