EXCELLENCY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

excellency

noun

ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)-sē

Definition of excellency

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. — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 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 For so many people, here in Europe and across the pond, Thierry was the epitome of football excellency, a transcendent star who could dance or delight on the pitch, in a way that seemed to entertain even the gods. — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 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

Noun

And in another, the person who should have been named top scorer had that distinction taken and given to someone else.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Recognize Different Events Require Different Support A big part of the nuances of workplace expectations around personal circumstances is making finer distinctions between them.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

But far beyond his on-air excellence, Dan was a better person who welcomed teammates with a smile, a joke, or a word of encouragement, sometimes all three in the same sentence.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
As one of the fastest-growing school districts in North Texas, Crowley ISD is committed to advancing the tradition of excellence that defines Crowley High School athletics.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

Looking like two giant rhinos splashing in water and wrestling for superiority, 7-foot-5 Cherif Millogo is getting pushed by 7-foot Yann Kamagate near the basket as each battles to establish position in the low post area during a practice drill.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
The capacity issues at O’Hare, which now ranks as the world’s busiest airfield, have become acute as American and United are sparring for superiority there.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

For the night, Orlando held a 24-3 advantage in offensive rebounding, which led to extra scoring chances.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Obviously, Republicans engaged in this rare mid-decade redistricting in an attempt to try to gain political advantage in the House.

— NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of advantage

Noun

Its main virtues for gluten-free eaters are a dedicated fryer and incredibly good french fries—available as a stand-alone side or, even better, as part of steak frites.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The slight reproach to which the virtue of patriotism is commonly liable, the noble are most likely to incur.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of virtue

Noun

Expecting to have to work hard to convince students of its merits, Aladjem was shocked to discover that nearly all of them were in favor of capital punishment.

— Dominic Erdozain, Time, 12 Nov. 2026
Whatever the merits of that approach, this is not a case of a band drawing a positive charge from fascist iconography.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of merit

Noun

Old habits may die hard, but the temptation to afford the Followills a bit of grace during O My Beloved’s lower points remains strong.

— Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
El-Sayed didn’t win himself any favors with an arrogant acceptance speech delivered without a shred of grace.

— Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

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