as in excellent
of the very best kind
you did a bang-up job on this sales report
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Recent Examples of bang-up
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
The Mets might be starting the season banged up, but the club had the entire team at Citi Field on Friday afternoon for the home opener, even those who have been rehabbing in Florida.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The Pitt first and foremost has to be good, and Max will need to do a bang-up job marketing the show — not just ahead of its launch but week-to-week.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Moussa Diabate got banged up late in the fourth quarter, suffering a right leg injury that could sideline him for the rest of the season.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
The Mets might be starting the season banged up, but the club had the entire team at Citi Field on Friday afternoon for the home opener, even those who have been rehabbing in Florida.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang-up
Adjective
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Verb
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This is not the first time the TV host has wiped out on stage.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Missouri: Pollen and the asteroid When an asteroid struck Earth some 66 million years ago, the one blamed for wiping out the dinosaurs, it is believed to have sent a tidal wave crashing onto North America.—
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Comment Wow, what a terrific series finale to Luthen, the acclaimed Disney+ show about the rebel who challenged an Empire, and also all of the other rebels, mostly by lecturing them incessantly.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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Already an Olympic bronze medalist thanks to her play for Team USA's 3 vs. 3 squad at the 2024 Paris games, Van Lith concluded a terrific NCAA career with a final season starring in the Big 12 for Texas Christian University.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Manu diving can hurt The researchers caution that the manu maneuver is not only difficult but can be risky and painful.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Unfavorable weather hurt sales demand, but sales on Lowe’s website and among home professionals grew, Ellison said on the company’s earnings call.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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Without being able to urinate it out, like healthy people do, the ammonia would build up and damage first his brain and then his whole body.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The scene, staged at Carnegie Hall, a venue built by one of America’s great 19th century philanthropists, paid tribute to a long tradition of American giving, while pointing to new ways of thinking that are shaping the 21st century.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
20 May 2025
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In fact, 89% of C-suite marketers recognize that employees can bring great value to their businesses as influencers.—
Sarah Goodall,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In my view, deep discounts now may train consumers to wait for deals later, which could potentially harm long-term gains for short-term profits.—
Greg Dolan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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That raises the possibility of someone intentionally harming the birds, and the Contra Costa County sheriff’s department has been notified.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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