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
The dreamy Abercrombie & Fitch Open-back Crochet Mini Dress—an excellent deal for $70 that lends itself to endless styling options.
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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.
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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.
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Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
The crowds are amazing, the team was performing excellent.
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Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for excellent
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
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Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.
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The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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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.
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That’s thanks to the show’s terrific cast, of course, but the actors are given a lot to work with in the smart, snappy scripts.
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Cody Bellinger is quietly having a terrific season for the Yankees.
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
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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.
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This summer is certainly a fantastic time to visit Chi-Town.
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In the Philadelphia area, both days of this weekend will have fantastic weather for golf, BBQ, fishing, or whatever dad chooses.
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There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.
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Hannes Steinbach, big, 6-10, Washington Steinbach is an elite rebounder with awesome hands and led the Big Ten in both defensive rebound rate and total rebound rate as a freshman.
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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.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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The on-site cafe is also surprisingly fabulous for a lunch to refuel your explorations.
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As extravagantly decorated as the guest rooms, Azure’s blue and white interiors would be a great date-night choice—a combo of watching the sun sink below the horizon, excellent cuisine and fabulous wines (try something from the owners’ South African estate, Bouchard Finlayson).
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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