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Recent Examples of excellent The dreamy Abercrombie & Fitch Open-back Crochet Mini Dress—an excellent deal for $70 that lends itself to endless styling options. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Chia Seeds Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, calcium, and magnesium, which are essential for heart health. Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 June 2026 The Japanese appliance and kitchenware company has been around for over 100 years, and has been making excellent rice cookers for the past 40. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 The crowds are amazing, the team was performing excellent. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for excellent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
Adjective
  • Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • With half-time approaching, Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike from the edge of the box.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • But even when Thomson, a terrific baseball lifer, was gone, Bryce Harper was still there in Philly and so was Kyle Schwarber.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • Klepov, who turns 18 on Saturday, had a terrific first OHL season, with 37 goals and 60 assists in 67 games to win the league’s scoring title.
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2026
  • Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • Off a fantastic pass from Kylian Mbappé from the opposite side of the pitch, Ousmane Dembélé unleashed a quick flurry of dribble moves into the right side of the box before burying a goal.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
  • Well, a high-quality whimper with a fantastic final update, but no true expansion allowed to conclude the saga or the story.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Brady joins bro Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe and of course the return of Aleksander Barkov to lead what should be an awesome offense.
    Greg Cote June 28, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • Hearing that growl, that was bone chilling, but working with the jaguar was awesome.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
  • The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The Washingtons were known for fabulous roasts at their dinner parties, said Rose Young.
    Ava Berger, NPR, 28 June 2026

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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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