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 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 See All Example Sentences for excellency

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Noun

Some make a distinction between temporary discomfort – such as anxiety or difficult emotions during meditation – and lasting harm, such as worsening mental health symptoms.

— Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

The recognitions go beyond athletics, highlighting athletes for academic excellence and community impact.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
And ultimately, it is defined by our ability to bring that excellence to more people, in more communities, without asking them to travel farther from home.

— Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

Player sales — which are planned for, are made on Newcastle’s terms and, where possible, at the point of maximum value — have become integral.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Its previous generation was in high demand because of its value and quality, but its redesign takes everything up a notch as a bigger and bolder SUV.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of value

Noun

By vilifying others, Marx could use moral superiority to legally steal from those who had more.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
We are encouraged to indulge our delusions about replacement theory and white male superiority and to surrender to our instincts toward incivility and division.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

While Spain looks primed to defend their crown with a young core and home-field advantage, the race to lift the World Cup in 2030 has almost four years to now take shape.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
With warm Southern weather stretching way beyond Labor Day, this is actually the perfect time to take advantage, with lots of days on the porch still left.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Definition of advantage

Noun

When audiences can easily identify a publisher's ownership, affiliations, editorial orientation and reporting history, they are better equipped to evaluate information on its merits.

— Jeremy Fields, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
But last month, the Office of Management and Budget proposed replacing this process with one in which federal funding rests on political appointments rather than scientific merit.

— Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Definition of merit

Noun

This is Southport's favorite son, and one of golf's most beloved figures because of his grace handling more tough losses than wins.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Odette Estate is named in homage to characters from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and essays by Proust because the moniker represents grace and triumph.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

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