excellent

adjective

ˈek-s(ə-)lənt How to pronounce excellent (audio)
Definition of excellentnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
  1. superb
  2. wonderful
  3. terrific
  4. great
  5. fantastic
  6. awesome
  7. lovely
  8. fabulous
Adjective
  • 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
  • Start with the escargot, which pack a wonderful buttery, garlicky punch, each bite topped with a perfect, tiny puff pastry.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The combination of David’s wonderful scripts, Lenny back directing on the BBC, Element Pictures producing, and Claire and Mathew leading our cast is a real gift.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of wonderful
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
  • Amenities and experiences Before a downtown Detroit event—and the city draws serious headliners—the lobby is buzzing, making for fantastic people watching.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • The second story in the Faraway trilogy, the film and book follow three siblings who move to the English countryside and discover a magical tree and its fantastical inhabitants.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • The excitement in the stadium for the fans to see someone who, 24 hours earlier, had been on a field in Korea was awesome.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Mark Davis Andrade debuted an awesome new theme and had two ladies with him.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 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
  • This is a fabulous moment to invest or look into building your wealth even more.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • Not to mention its role as host to fabulous events from poolside DJ sets to rooftop yoga with an unmatched, unobstructed view of Manhattan's skyline.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of fabulous

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