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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  1. distinctions
  2. virtues
  3. advantages
  4. merits
  5. excellences
  6. values
Noun
  • Callixtus condemned and excommunicated Sabellius, the most prominent champion of Modalistic Monarchianism, called Sabellianism, a heretical doctrine that denied personal distinctions within the Godhead.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Those distinctions need to be visible before the result can support a larger deployment.
    — Swapnil Upganlawar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • War is above all, in their eyes, the occasion to demonstrate the most noble human virtues…energy, ​self-​mastery, sacrifice to a cause that is greater than oneself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For Monday meditation, the teaching group has assigned the 10 paramis (spiritual virtues) of Buddhism, which explore topics like generosity, wisdom and patience.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of virtues
Noun
  • The data — provided by Eric Eager, then with PFF — has proven extending a three-point lead to six points late in the fourth quarter has more consequences than advantages.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Experimental applications are already being explored, but commercially meaningful advantages remain uncertain.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • The two parties were in Canyon County court Thursday afternoon for a hearing on the proper venue for the case going forward, and to argue over the merits of an injunction — a more durable ruling to halt the ads.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Gruden’s success in the lawsuit to date hasn’t concerned the merits of the case, but rather whether the case must be resolved through arbitration instead of litigation.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 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
  • LendingTree’s model values the federal child tax credit at $2,200 per child, up from $2,000.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Education and giving back are important values to the family as the project represents for them a broader impact within the natural diamond industry.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of values
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“Excellencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellencies. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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