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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These are important distinctions to make because Pro Bowl appearances are widely cited in Hall of Fame debates — not for Sanders at this early stage, but certainly for some others.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026 -
In November, Jenna Butler and Rylee Baisden earned Team of the Month distinctions.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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One of the challenges with character is that any of the virtues can manifest as deficient or excess vices, as shown in Table 1.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Maybe Albro would raise concerns that the police weren’t doing enough to protect young women’s virtues, or Matthews would criticize the lack of a similar dragnet to find the killer of Mary Tate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Columbus blanked the Blackhawks on their two power-play chances, running their string of futility to 26 man-advantages and 10 games without a goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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In an area award, nominees are judged individually on their own merits.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
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Other shows on the comedy tip like The Big Door Prize, Sunny and Hello Tomorrow dip into the world of science fiction and have their merits.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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Education policies, as well as parenting values focused on grades and test scores as singular markers of achievement may also be to blame.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That support has given me the strength to keep pushing forward, for integrity, accountability, and a sport that truly upholds the values that brought us together to compete.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Excellencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellencies. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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