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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 large
of a size greater than average of its kind saw a great moose calmly walking through our backyard

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a great success
a huge success
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an incredible success
a tremendous success
a great man
a terrific man
an awesome man
a wonderful man
a fantastic man
an incredible man
a great interest
a tremendous interest
a huge interest
a major interest
a significant interest
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a great value
a fantastic value
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“Great.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.

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