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
Throughout the weekend, someone wandering around Mass MoCA’s campus might have caught excellent mainstage opening acts like Gang of Four (featuring Ted Leo on guitar) or the Breeders, representing two strains of Eighties and Nineties alt/punk rock.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
With a unique combination of some of the world’s most beautiful desert, empty roads and excellent hiking in the Atlas Mountains, plus fascinating food and culture, Morocco has been hot lately.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Brazilian forward has had an excellent career for the national team but could not play in either of the team’s first two matches of the tournament because of an injury.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Four years later, a survey commissioned by the county found that 99% of the park’s visitors rated their experiences as good or excellent.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
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Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
With a unique combination of some of the world’s most beautiful desert, empty roads and excellent hiking in the Atlas Mountains, plus fascinating food and culture, Morocco has been hot lately.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Brazilian forward has had an excellent career for the national team but could not play in either of the team’s first two matches of the tournament because of an injury.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Four years later, a survey commissioned by the county found that 99% of the park’s visitors rated their experiences as good or excellent.
—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
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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.
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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.
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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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But even when Thomson, a terrific baseball lifer, was gone, Bryce Harper was still there in Philly and so was Kyle Schwarber.
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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.
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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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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.
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Well, a high-quality whimper with a fantastic final update, but no true expansion allowed to conclude the saga or the story.
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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.
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Hearing that growl, that was bone chilling, but working with the jaguar was awesome.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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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.
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The Washingtons were known for fabulous roasts at their dinner parties, said Rose Young.
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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