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

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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

Its practical value will depend on whether the systems can consistently handle varied components, operate at useful production speeds, and work reliably within existing factory infrastructure.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
This translates into infinitely many families of identities, one for every value of a.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of value

Noun

Advertisement Thirdly, place names should not be used to proclaim cultural superiority, advance territorial ambitions, or assert exclusive national ownership over geographical spaces shared among different peoples.

— Reuben Rose-Redwood, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Forest had the bulk of the chances in a gritty second period but could not make its superiority count.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

Though 57% of voters say the Democratic Party does not have a clear vision for the future, Republicans hold no advantage in this category either, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
Joe Burrow gives the Bengals the quarterback advantage, and the extra preparation strengthens their case.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of advantage

Noun

The virtue-signaling from the insufferable COVID summer of 2020 turned a lot of people off, rightfully so.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 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

Definition of merit

Noun

Keep your core circle close, but allow everyone the grace to navigate their own process.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Maybe no scene better embodies Lee’s exquisite communion with his characters than his last one, which supplies them with a hint of grace.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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