EXCELLENCES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

excellences

noun

plural of excellence

as in distinctions

a quality that gives something special worth the particular excellence of down in clothing and sleeping bags is its lightness

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Recent Examples of excellences America’s Game stands as a symbol of excellences and our great national sprit. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026 Developed and processed by its in-house team at its facilities in Roccapietra and Quarona, Italy, Loro Piana is ranking Royal Lightness among its consolidated excellences, such as The Gift of Kings. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026

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Noun

These distinctions matter for experts who want to earn trust because the actions needed to demonstrate one aspect of trustworthiness may not demonstrate other aspects.

— John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
In James’s hands, these branching options can seem to amount to distinctions without a difference.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctions

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The advantages the Phillies should have in the postseason — raucous home atmosphere, outstanding rotation — have not pushed them over the top.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Podded propulsion offers particular advantages in this environment.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of advantages

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Then the reduced group of selectors will go immediately into discussion on the merits of that candidate.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The question is whether the filing was made in time for a Johnson County judge to weigh it on its merits or if Kris Kobach’s office missed the deadline for requesting a new trial.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of merits

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Call it Comer 2035, a vision separate from the system’s broader Elevate 2035 plan that would articulate Comer’s pediatric-specific values and commitments.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Two common ones include beliefs about whether someone will listen and share information and whether someone shares your values.

— John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

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