excellency

noun

ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)-sē How to pronounce excellency (audio)
Definition of excellencynext
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellency
  1. distinction
  2. excellence
  3. value
  4. superiority
  5. advantage
  6. virtue
  7. merit
  8. grace
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
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  • 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
  • The Red Sox tacked on two insurance runs in the seventh on Abreu’s sacrifice fly and Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single for a 7-3 advantage.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • In response, Capital One treats AI fluency as an organizational virtue, not an individual credential.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The same amount of venality and virtue exists today as did back then, and so human nature just doesn’t change.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • The irony here is that if the referee had not shown a yellow card to Paredes, the incident could not have been reviewed on the merits of Embolo’s dive alone.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • As an especially commercial form of feminism began to flourish, these sites debated its merits.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of merit
Noun
  • With the grace of a bull in a china shop, Thiero flung himself toward the rim.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Per Vanity Fair, Charles is estimated to control around 100 grace-and-favor residences.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of grace

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