EXCELLENT Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

excellent

adjective

ˈek-s(ə-)lənt

Definition of excellent

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 Our expert take The Chase Freedom Flex® is an excellent cash-back card with generous rotating quarterly categories. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 July 2026 From Beneath The Hollywood Sign has excellent production values, due to Executive Producer Lindsay Schnebly. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Rich was excellent in coverage and had an impressive 46 solo tackles by himself. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026 Twenty-two percent of American adults rate US economic conditions as excellent or good (still, that’s up from 16% in May). — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for excellent

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There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Small is a superb route runner, while Everhart is the type of athlete who can turn a jet sweep or bubble screen into a chunk play.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

McKinney missed eight games in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team's bye week, then rebounded with a terrific 2023 season.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The base configuration is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor that’s terrific for 3D renders, heavy multitasking, and—of course—pushing refresh rates forward in your heavy-duty gaming.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Important settlements have existed here since the Roman times, when it was described by the writer Ausonius as one of Gaul’s great educational centers.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Getty Images Errol Spence had a great career, but at 36 years old and after three years out of the ring, the former world champion has hit his ceiling in boxing.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

One hundred would be awesome, though, so that my children can get all the publishing.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
James was a Fanatics Fest participant and was reunited with the paper, which was at the Celebrity Mint table, completing an awesome full-circle moment.

— David Betancourt, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of awesome

Adjective

The original room also has mannequins showing off fashion-forward outfits from the winners of the Liberty Fabrics x Graduate Fashion Foundation Competition, with lots of lovely clashing patterns and textures.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
While this verdant island makes a lovely spot for a hike and a picnic on a sunny day, art lovers have two additional reasons to make the trip.

— Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

My editor Lori and I have been eyeing the sparse market for fabulous toilets since March, but found none so ornate as these Mexican-style pieces.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Of all the fabulous sideline styles, my favorite was, by far, an iconic matching moment between Martha Stewart and Victoria Beckham.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Definition of fabulous

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