EXCELLENCIES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

excellencies

noun

plural of excellency

as in distinctions

a quality that gives something special worth claimed that granite has so many excellencies as material for countertops that it is well worth the high price

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Noun

By defying those distinctions, terrorists reproduce the worst of nature’s rages.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
But one of the distinctions of Annie Dillard’s nonfiction is how much her prose owes to poetry.

— Amy Cannon, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinctions

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What unites these seemingly disparate topics is Wilson’s knack for putting himself into scenarios with unusual people that lead him into unexpected territory—a lesson in the virtues of simple observation.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Unused Electronics Pope extols the virtues of clearing your house of all useless electronics.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of virtues

Noun

For all its trials and tribulations, Chicagoland retains enviable advantages vis-a-vis other metro areas, but its growth over more than a decade seriously lags many of those peer regions.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Through two games, the Sun Devils have turned those advantages into one of the most explosive offenses in college football.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of advantages

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On its own merits, Fudd had a good rookie year that had an unfortunate turn.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
The bottom line Savers who want to protect their $50,000 through today's market instability and further over the next three years should seriously consider the merits a 3-year CD offers now.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of merits

Noun

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

Definition of excellences

Noun

One of you may value freedom while the other values predictability.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
As baseball owners prepare for a lockout, in a push for the salary cap that would drive franchise values higher, insiders anticipate the MLB expansion fee could settle around or even above the $4 billion range.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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