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 service was impeccable—our water glasses were always full and the timing of our courses was excellent.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Come here for excellent cocktails at delectably low small-city prices.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
There are three pools, an excellent kids’ club, extensive sports facilities, and a wonderful spa.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Jan. 2026
Brita Curl-Salemme and Taylor Heise were able to set up an excellent pass over to Knoll, who was just left of the goal, for a slap shot that put the Frost up 1-0 in the first period.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Come here for excellent cocktails at delectably low small-city prices.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
There are three pools, an excellent kids’ club, extensive sports facilities, and a wonderful spa.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Jan. 2026
Brita Curl-Salemme and Taylor Heise were able to set up an excellent pass over to Knoll, who was just left of the goal, for a slap shot that put the Frost up 1-0 in the first period.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
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The guest capacity of 3,246 feels delightfully low considering the mind-blowing variety of venues, including nine superb specialty restaurants (love a good steakhouse at sea) and seven that are winners even without an upcharge.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Sofia, by Vagabond Haven, is a superb example of clever space-saving design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her hair continues to tell that fantastical story with Rapunzel-like length, the loosest waves, and casually wispy bangs.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks, in particular, was fantastic and made the game-winning pass breakup.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Available as a diffuser set and just as a refill, this scent will transport you to the fabulous atmosphere of a Gaylord Hotel.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the New Orleans saint behind that book, Nancy Lemann, possesses a singularly fabulous voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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