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
Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Whoever emerges victorious from the primary is likely to have an excellent chance at the seat in the heavily Democratic district.
—Mary Ramsey
october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Indiana's best places to stargaze If possible, head to Beverly Shores, near Gary, which is an International Dark Sky location and therefore an excellent place for stargazing.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Brisk Walking Walking is gentle, low-impact, and excellent for exercise beginners or seniors.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Whoever emerges victorious from the primary is likely to have an excellent chance at the seat in the heavily Democratic district.
—Mary Ramsey
october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Indiana's best places to stargaze If possible, head to Beverly Shores, near Gary, which is an International Dark Sky location and therefore an excellent place for stargazing.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Brisk Walking Walking is gentle, low-impact, and excellent for exercise beginners or seniors.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
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Cam Hart returned from his absence and had a superb tackle near the goal line to force a field goal.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of five-star hotels and restaurants dotted across Manhattan are home to some superb offerings, combining fine dining with your favorite tea blends.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Skor bars are a nonnegotiable addition; the cookies have the perfect toffee-to-chocolate ratio and wonderful texture.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today’s tech news follows; have a wonderful weekend.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chris Shula has been terrific through the first four weeks of this season, engineering a Rams defense that ranks in the top 10 in just about every category.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Talanoa Hufanga only had one tackle Monday night, but his impact in the secondary has been felt throughout the early part of the season and was again as the Broncos put the clamps on Cincy’s terrific receivers.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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At just $30, Universal Thread’s version is a great way to add the style to your rotation at a fraction of the price.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The branding and level of Springfield specificity is fantastic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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The laptop also includes a 1080p webcam, which had fantastic clarity in my testing.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Our 6-year-old reviewer thinks her clothes are awesome, while her parent likes that this doll encourages imaginative play.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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These things look freaking awesome!—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Melvin is a lovely, lovely bloke.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lamar Jackson has been fabulous in outscoring his own hugely disappointing defense.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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Start the competition out with a bang, and just have a fabulous time through it.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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