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
Filmmakers need to be more involved in their films’ marketing than ever before, and this post from the always excellent Marketing & PR for Indie Films, Creatives & Small Businesses newsletter offers a look at some of the new avenues that have emerged for filmmakers to promote their work.
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Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
Yes these things are expensive, but these sales events are an excellent opportunity to buy the same blenders and immersion blenders the pros use at a fraction of their regular price.
—Brittany Romano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025
An attached handyman workshop is an excellent space for woodworking or hobbies.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
Yes these things are expensive, but these sales events are an excellent opportunity to buy the same blenders and immersion blenders the pros use at a fraction of their regular price.
—Brittany Romano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025
An attached handyman workshop is an excellent space for woodworking or hobbies.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
Adjective
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Uptempo with a bit of a ’90s country flair, the song is a superb, full-throttle musical vehicle for Housman’s confident, charismatic voice.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Moore, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Tennessee, hit his first big-league home run, a game-tying solo shot to center field in the seventh inning, and preserved that tie with a superb diving catch of Yainer Diaz’s 109-mph line drive with two runners on to end the top of the eighth.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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His terrific performance was a similar problem for the Pacers.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The 6-foot-5, 221-pounder not only comes with ideal size and above-average athleticism but also terrific arm talent.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That was the name of one of my great friends growing up in Brooklyn.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Thank you, Florida Panthers, for giving us such a fantastic season and back-to-back Stanley Cups.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Our at-bat quality was fantastic throughout the game.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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The whole thing is sprawling, wild, fun, overwhelming, and awesome.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The crook of land that frames Lewes to the east, Cape Henlopen, was first spotted by European eyes in 1609 by English explorer Henry Hudson and is now a lovely state park.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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From its unique patterns, eye-catching color combinations and lovely add-ons (mirror work, beads and tassles), the textile enthusiast felt a strong connection to the craft of ralli.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The Oklahoma commit concluded a fabulous four-year career by hitting .500 with 44 hits and 34 RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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Amenities and Entertainment The chic pool deck is a focal point for the whole ship, surrounded by two decks of open space with fabulous views.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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