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

Orlando wiped out all three distinctions before the half-hour mark.

— Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Mezcal is typically separated into several different distinctions.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

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Enter Christopher Nolan, the man who has built a bazillion-dollar career on both those virtues.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 July 2026
The brand’s top over-ear model’s strongest virtues continue to be its lightweight construction, comfortable fit, and superlative ANC technology.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Definition of virtues

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In its statement, Paramount argued that the strategic retreat was the best way to get to a decision on the merits of the deal as soon as possible.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta hailed the agreement, under which Paramount pledged not close the $110 billion deal before June 1, 2027, or a legal determination of the suit’s merits, whichever comes first.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Definition of merits

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Moving forward, Love wants to find spaces that further align with the core values of the parties.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
While attorneys and crisis consultants focus on legal and messages, my work centered on values, emotional self-regulation and helping the leader show up as a human being under intense scrutiny.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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