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
Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Both are big, competitive forwards who are great skaters and can provide secondary offense to Canada’s lineup.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The singing great took a break from rehearsals to talk to The Hollywood Reporter about Bunny’s triumph, the president’s ugly remarks about it, the Beckham family feud that he’s reluctantly been dragged into and his excitement at landing on the Strip.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
No great nation has endured forever.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Both are big, competitive forwards who are great skaters and can provide secondary offense to Canada’s lineup.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The retailer makes some of the best elevated basics out there—think great-fitting T-shirts, comfortable pants, and chic accessories that don’t feel trendy or disposable.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The singing great took a break from rehearsals to talk to The Hollywood Reporter about Bunny’s triumph, the president’s ugly remarks about it, the Beckham family feud that he’s reluctantly been dragged into and his excitement at landing on the Strip.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for great
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Cats, after all, are excellent self cleaners.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Infiniti restaurant at Grace Bay Club is great for a very upscale evening, but Parallel 23 at The Palms, known for its fish, pasta, and excellent desserts, remains one of the very best meals of my trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mercedes assures that its Ludwigsfelde employees have undergone extensive training on the processes to ensure the most skillful RV preparation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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In Vietnamese culture a teacher is noble and respected.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights.—
/ CBS Baltimore,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Hotel staff will almost certainly point out the 16-storey-high, 250-panel-long mural in the atrium, ‘The Great Motherland of China’, rumoured to be the work of 40 artists and the largest Chinese silk painting in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some records from the year-long exchange of evidence in the lawsuit battle were already released publicly in response to a federal appeals court order.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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With the largest delegation of any country at the Games, the United States won the second-most medals with 33, including 12 golds, the most Olympic titles for the country at any single Winter Games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Many of the world’s largest battery makers have publicly stated that production-ready solid-state batteries remain several years away.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Looking ahead, Matt and Hannah are excited to see where the wind will take them and their business.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Portage Mayor Austin Bonta was excited for Hammond on Thursday despite the Bears not choosing Portage’s Halas Harbor stadium proposal announced last week.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Martha had no interest in Franco’s aristocratic, fascist Nationalists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The American groups always had very aristocratic, wonderful names.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Brunch is especially worth planning for, and the cocktail selection complements the menu nicely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The exterior has a delicate, crisp shell that contrasts nicely with the gorgeously fluffy, gooey interior.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Great.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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