as in excellent
of the very best kind
sophisticated cuisine that is obviously the work of a chef par excellence
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Recent Examples of par excellence
Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Visit California California is a destination par excellence for health-minded travelers who expect more from their holiday than just a hotel gym (or those looking to simply unwind).
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Aden Nunes, a seventh-grader from the San Juan Capistrano campus of the Fairmont Schools, spelled his way to second place, going several rounds with Tran before going out on par excellence.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025
The United States today is the coercive power par excellence.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019
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Friedrich is the painter par excellence of German Romanticism yet also a man for all times and places.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Visit California California is a destination par excellence for health-minded travelers who expect more from their holiday than just a hotel gym (or those looking to simply unwind).
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Aden Nunes, a seventh-grader from the San Juan Capistrano campus of the Fairmont Schools, spelled his way to second place, going several rounds with Tran before going out on par excellence.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025
The United States today is the coercive power par excellence.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par excellence
Adjective
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That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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But then, on May 2nd, the White House released its final budget proposal, which didn’t mention Head Start at all.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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What’s fun about music is you can be obsessed with a genre and not know a band at all.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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Artwork can always be colorful, even in a very neutral room.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Shark can't escape trio of fish in 'awesome' underwater chase A remarkable scene unfolded in Florida waters as three fish began chasing a shark, which appeared to be pretty bothered by their attention.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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There will be lots of games, carnival-type rides, food booths, awesome entertainment and free admission.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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With all this power, high-performance computing systems can run extremely detailed simulations and calculations.—
Jack Dongarra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Flavors of light red fruit, cherry tart and sparking acidity with a lovely finish and pronounced length.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The plot is basic and the dialogue merely serviceable, but there are lovely scenery shots throughout, the vastness, gentle light and deep colors of the American West illustrated carefully and evocatively by Hutchins’ — and Cline’s — camera work.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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If those conversations do happen, Dr. Brady stresses the importance of listening fully and without judgment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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With 13 major islands, each one offers a unique natural story, making a knowledgeable guide essential to fully experience the region.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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“Par excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par%20excellence. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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