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

But there is an important distinction between reporting a tragedy and allowing that tragedy to define an entire industry.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
That distinction could make the approach relevant to weapons already in the Army’s inventory.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

Shea says the Academy uses the international feature category to find new members, since the films arriving from around the world bring filmmakers who already clear a bar of excellence in their own countries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Later that night, the Podcast Academy will present the Ambies, an awards show to honor excellence in podcasting at Arlo Williamsburg.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

Our fashion choices say much about our values, identity, and aspirations.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Cesar-Nuñez, whose practice is based in Pasadena, noted that traditional Latino cultural values like emphasis on family and reputation can serve as deterrents for seeking therapy or other help.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of value

Noun

Instead, Taiwan has been crucial to maintaining the United States’ technological superiority.

— LIN CHIA-LUNG, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Together, the developments point to a broader role for the aircraft beyond conventional air-superiority missions, reflecting China’s efforts to integrate stealth fighters into increasingly networked combat operations, reports the Global Times.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

Likely voters who decided which candidate to support only recently in seven key Senate races favor Republicans despite an overall Democratic advantage, according to a new poll released Sunday night.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of advantage

Noun

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
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

Definition of virtue

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
Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Udvare, in an earlier presentation on the budget, noted that the town could give employees a lump sum or award merit raises rather than an across-the-board increase.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

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