1
as in excellent
of the very best kind
this cake is great!
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2
as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
one of the great anthropologists
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a great humanitarian great acts of charity
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
haven't seen them in a great while
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
saw a great moose calmly walking through our backyard
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
she's great on any type of sport that requires endurance
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as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
regards global warming as the great issue of the day
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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
a descendant of one of the great families of Philadelphia
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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the game was going great for the home team
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Recent Examples of great
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
There are also outdoor attractions around the campus, including the John Lewis Plaza, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit and Vegetable Garden, a playground and a great lawn, all open to the public.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The other is digging a tree from the wild that may bloom great or hardly at all.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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The maximalist fantasy is the vision of the late great interior designer Alberto Pinto, who worked with British designers to create furnishings and materials that were 95 percent bespoke for the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
There are also outdoor attractions around the campus, including the John Lewis Plaza, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit and Vegetable Garden, a playground and a great lawn, all open to the public.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The other is digging a tree from the wild that may bloom great or hardly at all.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for great
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Among noble palaces, Baroque villas and historic hotels overlooking the sea, the island has become a natural set for exclusive events with a strong media impact.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Refusing to play politics doesn’t make a leader more noble or ethical.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Midwestern supper club ritual hasn’t changed, bringing guests together for long, unhurried evenings of dining and entertaining.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Yet about half of men now live into their 80s, and those who are wealthier and better-educated tend to live the longest said Steven Austad, a professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham who is an expert on aging.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The largest open-air living history museum in the Shenandoah Valley is expanding to include an indoor gallery space by 2027.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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So do the large pink or queen conch, the fighting conch, the tulip band shell, the helmet shells and the cask shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Studiously moderated, but excited, voices amplified news of the actual invasion of Europe read hastily in Orlando Morning Sentinel.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Kevin Cook, the venue’s main host and inarguably the reigning queen of drag in Portland.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Pashinyan’s main rival is the Strong Armenia Party, which wants closer business ties with Russia and accuses Pashinyan of attempting to spark a war with Moscow.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Fitzgibbons is known for being the chairman of event-planning firm Fait Accompli, which is the go-to wedding organizer within British aristocratic circles.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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In my experience, some Americans with an overly keen interest in English aristocratic traditions seem motivated by disdain for their fellow citizens who are not descended from white Europeans.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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“Great.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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