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

The concept was introduced in the 19th century by Karl Marx, who wanted to abolish private property and dissolve class distinctions in order to more fairly distribute resources.

— Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The recent disclosures illustrate how quickly those distinctions can become politically significant.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctions

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Trust, financing, developer communities, standards, commercial partnerships, and diplomatic credibility have become competitive advantages in their own right.

— Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Following puberty, males develop physical advantages that are well-documented in medical and sports performance research.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of advantages

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An attorney herself, Belle knew the merits of a prenup and wisely took care of business.

— Margery A. Greenberg, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Finally, advocates sued, arguing that, under then-Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the department had deliberately and illegally stopped processing claims and wrongfully denied others without considering the merits of their cases.

— Cory Turner, NPR, 31 July 2026

Definition of merits

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Their rules tend to reflect strong preferences for aesthetic uniformity, believed by some to be associated with higher home values.

— Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
The show is remembered for its positive portrayal of a Black family with strong morals and values.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

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