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 food was excellent and varied enough for adults, but the chefs didn’t balk when Julian, deep in his beige-food era, requested pizza and fries.
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Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The billowy legs pair well with ballet flats, sneakers, and even delicate kitten heels, and this light wash is excellent for the summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Rich often bridges intimate experience with larger political realities, and this poem is an excellent example.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2026
Rear-wheel drive, relatively low weight, strong braking performance, and excellent highway comfort put the C6 on this list.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
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Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The billowy legs pair well with ballet flats, sneakers, and even delicate kitten heels, and this light wash is excellent for the summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Rich often bridges intimate experience with larger political realities, and this poem is an excellent example.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2026
Rear-wheel drive, relatively low weight, strong braking performance, and excellent highway comfort put the C6 on this list.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
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Midfielders Tyler Adams is a superb defensive midfielder.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Fathers with impeccable taste are sure to resonate with the idea of a sumptuous brunch, a barbecue concert or a superb wine dinner.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Cutting a ribbon, celebrating this wonderful binational relationship, and the wonderful Gordie Howe Bridge that is the new crossing linking Windsor and Detroit.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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However, while this plant is wonderful for home gardens and dinner tables, not all plants will work well as its neighbor.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The San Francisco 49ers, for whom Smith had a terrific rookie season, issued a statement announcing his passing on Saturday afternoon.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The meals served on board were good (including some terrific local dishes).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Roberto Duran, the Central American nation’s most famous son, is one of the greatest boxers in history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The gallery is now the exclusive partner of the Consejo Leonora Carrington in France and rossogranada, giving its global network—with locations in Paris, London, Shanghai, New York, and Brussels—access to the fantastical paintings and sculptures that cemented her place in the Surrealist canon.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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Chourio has a fantastic matchup for hitting a home run tonight.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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One patriotic American who doesn't need any reminder that his country is awesome is FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Meeting and working with Mandy Moore for a couple of months was so awesome.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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And there are a handful of other fabulous hotels in Positano, including Il San Pietro di Positano, Villa Treville, Hotel Villa Franca, and Hotel Poseidon.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Sounds a bit like your image could be broken into segments like a fabulous medieval triptyc painting from a renaissance cathedral.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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