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adverb

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a great success
a huge success
a big success
a complete success
an incredible success
a tremendous success
a great man
a terrific man
an awesome man
a wonderful man
a fantastic man
an incredible man
a great interest
a tremendous interest
a huge interest
a major interest
a significant interest
an incredible interest
a great value
a fantastic value
an amazing value
an incredible value
an awesome value
a terrific value

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Recent Examples of great
Adjective
But the common trajectory is clear: Both are moving toward empowering asset managers with greater strategic responsibility and measurable outcomes. Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 Since there’s no adhesive involved in the grippy version, this silicone bra alternative is a great option for anyone with sensitive skin. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 7 July 2025
Adverb
But Chicago Blackhawks great and TNT analyst Eddie Olczyk believes the second time can be the charm for a lot of coaches. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025 In his 2011 memoir Shaq Uncut: My Story, the basketball great admitted to cheating on his ex-wife Shaunie over the course of their relationship, which began in the late 1990s and ultimately ended in 2009 when Henderson filed for separation. Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for great
Recent Examples of Synonyms for great
Adjective
  • This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • But despite those skillful trappings, the story soon feels ponderous.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • And there was also skillful attention to the right marketing and distribution details.
    Andrew Tobias, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Royal titles are reserved for those born into or marrying into the family, while dukedoms and other noble titles are passed down through a family or granted by the reigning monarch.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • He’s covered in sweat and using a scrap of cardboard as a fan—not for himself, but for the tides of people who pass him, in a noble effort to keep them cool.
    Richard Collett, Saveur, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Other options also involve equal installments over longer horizons such as six months and twelve months.
    Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Players such as CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott took a little longer to lock in than previously anticipated.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Stablecoins are coming forward as one of the most plausible crypto applications for real-world transactions, and several of the largest retailers globally, including Walmart (NYSE:WMT), are taking note.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Oaktree, which is on the way to amassing one of the largest independent library catalogs in the industry with about 70,000 movies and episodes, will fold its growing media footprint into a new holding company called Radial Entertainment.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • In the comment section, fans were excited to see an intimate piece of her life.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • According to recent research from the global consumer research platform, GWI, 60% of consumers are excited for the further development of AI tools.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike many royal spouses of the past, Princess Kate wasn't born into an aristocratic family with nobility or royal titles.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • In an aristocratic residence near Cassis on the Mediterranean coast, Camp Joli is prepping itself for its second season.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.
    Kim Salem-Jackson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.
    Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 30 June 2025

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