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as in distinction
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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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the excellency of the violins crafted by Stradivarius is beyond dispute
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Recent Examples of excellency
Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023
Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023
Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellency
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Known for its rich, dark green coloring and full silhouette, this tree is native to the Appalachian Mountains and has the distinction of being the type of tree most often used as the official White House Christmas tree.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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During lean times like the Great Depression when ingredients were scarce and nothing went to waste, this distinction mattered.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, when aiming for excellence, everyone must also work toward the same goal.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Just as Sidney Poitier broke barriers with grace and purpose, these artists carry that same fire forward, redefining excellence, and reminding us that legacy is earned through courage and faith.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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After evaluating nine different pairs for comfort, support, and value, the Hoka Mach 6 Sneakers proved to be the best for everyday wear.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even more suggestive of charter value, Rick Ware and Legacy Motor Club have battled in court over the sale of a charter for $45 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Europeans, including Las Casas initially, claimed superiority as Christians, as most of the Africans Europeans encountered were either Muslim or animist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Their innovation is to replace the demagogue’s roar with the bureaucrat’s moral superiority.—
Alexis Coe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez was dead against the idea, with his club arguing that breaking the traditional home and away format adulterated the competition, while also expressing concern over participating teams gaining a financial advantage.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Legalized betting has certain security advantages in that unusual betting patterns — such as large bets being placed on a random player’s performance — can be immediately flagged.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Syclone may not have been fully appreciated during its day, but today, more than 30 years later, enthusiasts have caught onto its major virtues.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the head of the Southern Baptist Convention now posits that empathy is an artificial virtue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ideally, Amorim wants his centre-backs to be aggressive in winning possession but perhaps, as against Slot, there is merit in defying the expectations of a rival manager, and instead staying compact in a low block.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The judge found the claims had merit.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Filmmaking is blind instinct, petty calculations, smooth generalship, daydreaming, pig-headedness, grace, bluff, risk.—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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But the Ridgeways, in learning about Sigg’s experience, expressed empathy and grace.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Excellency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellency. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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