as in superb
of the very best kind
fast-food fans rate this chain's fries as excellent
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Recent Examples of excellent
Since becoming Cap’s, the restaurant has changed hands a few times, but its commitment to excellent service, delicious food, and unbeatable ambiance hasn’t wavered once.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Go because Mirae is excellent, period.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
An excellent offseason last year helped the Patriots win 10 more games and reach the Super Bowl.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Christian is excellent at puzzles.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Go because Mirae is excellent, period.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
An excellent offseason last year helped the Patriots win 10 more games and reach the Super Bowl.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Christian is excellent at puzzles.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
Adjective
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the superb production of the solo play Every Brilliant Thing opening tonight on Broadway, the unstoppable Daniel Radcliffe plays the troubled but tenacious son of a woman whose long stretches of bedridden depression are broken only by her frequent outbursts of self-harm.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The state should leave well enough alone and let the Connecticut homeschool community educate their children in many wonderful ways.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Another wonderful spot is McIntire Park, especially the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial section.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The orthodox Jewish school Shalhevet enjoyed a terrific season even though their longtime coach, Ryan Coleman, left for Milken.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Trojans peaked at the right time and are living large behind a terrific defense and an efficient-enough offense.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His pressure rate numbers are remarkable — even if his sack numbers aren’t — which is great news for a Panthers pass rush that was among the worst in the league last year.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The advisory warns of possible tornadoes, hail greater than 2 inches in diameter, winds greater than 70 miles per hour and localized flash flooding for areas near and south of I-80.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pros & Cons HostArmada is a fantastic web host for bloggers and small business owners seeking speed and security, without enterprise-class pricing.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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After an erratic spring debut, Johan Oviedo returned to the mound for his second start this past Monday and was fantastic.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That’s what makes fandom so awesome.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The people of Florida are awesome.—
March 8,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My lovely new neighbors have a son my daughter’s age.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2026
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Orange juice, ginger ale, and pineapple juice make up a lovely treat for after the egg hunt.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Returnee Sam Jacobson closed out a fabulous four-year run.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Leonardo DiCaprio is back in Oscar-ready form as a stoner former revolutionary who is left by his spirited love (Teyana Taylor) and struggles to save his daughter (fabulous newcomer Chase Infiniti) from a dastardly nemesis (Sean Penn).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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