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as in distinction
a quality that gives something special worth
claimed that granite has so many excellencies as material for countertops that it is well worth the high price
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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the excellency of the violins crafted by Stradivarius is beyond dispute
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Recent Examples of excellency
Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023
Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023
Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellency
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Asteroids are larger rocks in space, but there's no official distinction.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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One crucial distinction, though, comes from how the question is phrased.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Kings’ vaunted depth remains a strength and Kuemper keeps up last year’s excellence.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Swift knows what excellence requires and is not afraid to demand it.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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The company decreased total water use across its operations and value chain by 32 percent from its fiscal 2020 baseline.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stewardship speaking, the organization’s total water usage, across its operations and value chain, dropped 32 percent against the 2020 baseline—some 12 percent above and beyond the 20 percent reduction goal.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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But those cameras don’t fit in your pocket, which is why the iPhone has long been, and continues to be, the best camera for anyone who wants to move light, fast, and far—and the updates to the sensors reinforce its superiority.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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With over 600 DEXs now operating according to Grvt’s estimates, pure technological superiority or lower fees no longer guarantee success.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keller took advantage and scored after two of the gaffes and the third killed a drive in the end zone.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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The veteran right-hander — who grew up in Anaheim — had sharp command of his pitches and used it to his advantage throughout the night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Growing longer, healthier hair takes a lot of patience—a virtue that clashes with social media’s instant gratification itch.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
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In his mind, the army was not a caste apart but an instrument of the republic – an arena in which self-command and civic virtue were tested.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Oral arguments regarding the merits of the state’s appeal of the lower court decision are scheduled for January.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many legal experts felt Trump’s case was weak on its merits.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Please give us grace during this time.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone will meet truth with grace, but some will.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Excellency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellency. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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